Originally the Rose Parade featured flower-decorated horse carriages. Over time, floats built by volunteers from sponsoring communities supplanted the carriages. Currently most are built by professional float building companies and take nearly a year to construct.

Gorgeous giraffes. It must be a really spectacular parade. Do you have any more pics?
The giraffes and all other floats are beautiful. It takes them almost one year to design and build. More photos coming this week.
The giraffe is a really beautiful creation.
Pat, this is one of many. More photos this week.