NEW YEAR'S DAY
Big Bear Valley
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New Years Day, Tuesday morning Big Bear Valley
residents and friends can witness a First
for Big Bear Lake, California. We will all
be anxiously watching the 130th Tournament of Roses Parade, specifically
for Big Bear Valley’s entry, a beautiful float highlighting the features unique
to the San Bernardino Mountain communities. The traditional event will parade five
and a half miles down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California for millions
of television viewers, as well as those braving the very cold temps to get
those personal glimpses of the absolutely most gorgeous event.
The Melody of Light is the 2018 Rose Parade theme. One of the bands selected to
perform, the Bands of Santiago Sharks from Santiago High in Corona, stayed true
to that theme by raising money
for the children at Five Acres, a child and family services organization in
Altadena, California. Marching bands
from various communities complete the grand event with traditional marching
music every parade-goer loves.
Many Big Bear Valley residents
and friends volunteered long hours to preparing months ahead of the deadline
date and tediously decorating the awesome creation that compliments Big Bear
Valley. Contributions of funds were generated by many events throughout and the
generosity of many in Big Bear Valley. The
Big Bear Rose Parade Board of Directors consists of: President Gloria Meade, Vice-President
Liz Harris, Secretary Beth Wheat, Sandy Miller, Brian Adams, Judi Bowers, and
Bob Cisneros.
The theme, Play Rest Repeat tells a visual story of Life in Big Bear Valley. Assemblyman
District 3rd - Jay Obernolte, Heather Obernolte and Gloria Meade will
be with the fishing boat. Big Bear Alpine
Zoo Director Bob Cisneros will be presenting an Owl, while Greg and Bynette
Mote are hikers. Jack Gardner is a rock climber and Tesa Putz is a skier. Ann
Patterson, Leslie Pau are kayaking, while Ester and Martin Peterson are
cyclists. These activities are some of
the opportunities to play while in the pristine atmosphere at Big Bear
Lake.
The earlier Tournament of Roses
Parade event attracted 3000 spectators to be amazed at the fragrant orange
blossom-bedecked horse-drawn carriages; while today millions will either be on-site
or observing on their devices and call-up reruns whenever desired, to see the
massive productions of the beauty in flowers event.
Everbody loves a
parade and the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade will exceptional!
Thanks for the interview with Liz Harris!
Editor E T Russell