San Diego Zoo takes home top prize in Rose Parade

San Diego Zoo’s panda-topped float wins Rose Parade’s top honors
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s giant panda-topped float took home the Rose Parade’s top honors Wednesday, winning the Sweepstakes Award that heralds the event’s most beautiful entry. It’s the second year in a row the alliance landed atop the proverbial podium.
San Diego Zoo float wins top award in Rose Parade
The San Diego Zoo float took top honors in the 136th Rose Parade, winning the Sweepstakes Award for "most beautiful entry" for two years in a row.
San Diego Zoo takes home top prize in Rose Parade for second year
With its float focused on international partnerships to further conservation efforts, the San Diego Zoo won the coveted Sweepstakes Award during the 136th Rose Parade on New Year's Day.
San Diego Zoo's Panda-fied float takes top honors at Rose Parade
The San Diego Zoo has taken top honors in the Tournament of Roses Parade for the second consecutive year, winning the 2025 Sweepstakes Trophy for its entry "Friendship Across the Earth." The float, designed by Azusa-based Artistic Entertainment Services, features the zoo's two giant pandas frolicking around their new home.
Rose Parade awards announced: San Diego Zoo snags top honor
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced the 23 floats awarded official honors, recognizing excellence in a variety of categories.

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