Actually, It's NAR's Second Visit to Pasadena
By Stacey Moncrieff, Editor in Chief, REALTOR Magazine
The Tournament of Roses Parade is just getting underway. Turn on NBC, and watch for the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS float around the middle of the pack.
Given the state of the economy, it may seem a little frivolous to be put a float in a parade--even the Rose Bowl parade. But I have to say, it's inspiring to see the Association capping off its Centennial year with such a joyous reminder of the value of homeownership. (Aside: The float has a "Swiss Family Robinson" theme. If you haven't seen that movie in a long time -- or ever -- I highly recommend it. It's good for more than a few belly laughs with the kids. )
Check out this Associated Press story on the parade with the NAR float as its centerpiece.
So why is this NAR's second visit to Pasadena? In another tough economic year for our country, 1932, former NAR President William May Garland served as the parade's Grand Marshal. Garland, who was the association's only two-term president (during World War I), had distinguished himself by bringing a highly successful Olympics to Los Angeles in 1931.
Enjoy the parade! And I wish you a wonderful 2009!
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Thank you for letting us know that the NAR float in the rose parade was covered on NBC, as I made the mistake of recording the parade on ABC and would not have gotten to see the float that me and my kids helped decorate over 3 different days and late into the early hours of the 30th. It was a very memorable experience, and of course we told all our friends and family to watch the parade, imagine our dismay when we thought that the float was not seen nationally, at least not locally in Los Angeles on ABC. We did also see it on KTLA5 our local station!
Whew! What a relief! And thanks to Sherri at Fiesta floats for managing all the volunteers, she deserves an award too!
Lori Choi
Woodland Hills, CA of
Carnahan & Assoc.
Posted by: Lori Choi | January 3, 2009 02:38 AM