The Coding for Veterans float is not only a tribute to the military, but also embodies the mission of the organization: to provide a path for new beginnings for those who have served.

Volunteers and employees prepare floral-covered floats for the 2025 Rose Parade on New Year's Day in Pasadena.

The float, named “Defying Gravity” in reference to the musical’s most sensational number, is 55-feet-long and features several of Oz’s most iconic details.

The cinematic sensation “Wicked” will have its own float at the 2025 Rose Parade featuring giant versions of the films stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Costs can vary depending on the kind of materials needed, but according to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the average cost of a high-quality parade float is $275,000, most of which goes into design, materials, labor and importation costs. More sophisticated floats with animatronics or elaborate floral designs can cost more.

Jasmine Viel reports from Irwindale, where she gets a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put together one of the iconic Rose Parade floats with just days until the event.

The two-mile walk-through, arguably the Best View Ever of parade entries, will be open for three days, from Wednesday, Jan. 1 through Friday, Jan. 3. For many locals, the post-parade viewing is almost as much a tradition as watching the cavalcade in person.

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