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Rose Parade Float Honors Fire Survivors' Resilience

1/1/2026

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The Rose Parade in Pasadena features a float named "Rising Together" honoring Palisades and Eaton fire survivors.
Volunteers, including fire survivors, decorated the float with natural materials to symbolize resilience.
Darlene Leyba, a survivor, expressed pride in representing her community.
The float features 31 sunflowers, each representing a fire victim.
Miguel Santana of the California Community Foundation stressed ongoing support as survivors still face recovery challenges.

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Story summary

The Rose Parade in Pasadena features a float named "Rising Together" honoring Palisades and Eaton fire survivors.
Volunteers, including fire survivors, decorated the float with natural materials to symbolize resilience.
Darlene Leyba, a survivor, expressed pride in representing her community.
The float features 31 sunflowers, each representing a fire victim.
Miguel Santana of the California Community Foundation stressed ongoing support as survivors still face recovery challenges.