In 1890 The Pasadena Valley Hunt Club started the parade. In 1895, the Tournament of Roses Association was formed to take charge of the festival. Today few floats are still built exclusively by volunteers, most are constructed by professional float building companies and take nearly a year to finish.
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Streetcar Merchants
Each time I hear the name Streetcar Merchants I envision the trolley cars in San Francisco filled with merchants selling their wares.
Maggie’s Cafe San Diego
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.
San Diego Zoo 100th Birthday
Four generations of our family have been visiting the San Diego Zoo for loads of adventure, excitement and informative animal exhibits. Over the years it’s been a pleasure to watch the enclosures move, expand or grow larger, especially for the elephants. Years ago, I was so glad to see them get the extra room they […]
Havana Grill San Diego
I love Cuban food, so when we decided to go here I was excited to try out their dishes. Met the owner, Sandra Cardet on my first visit. She was busily tending to all of her customers, happily going from table to table.
24 Hour Dog Daycare San Diego, CA
When I first started taking my chocolate lab here they were located next to the Arco station off Miramar Rd. Recently they changed to a larger location also off Miramar road close to the huge Ashley furniture building, the driveway next to it. Note, when you pull in the drive way there are no signs. […]
Burger Lounge
The Hillcrest location has just one flaw; hard to find close parking. Ended up parking numerous blocks away. Their December gift card offer, buy $100. gift card, get $20. for free, awesome deal!
Pamplemousse Grille Solana Beach
If you have a discerning, sophisticated palate and longed to find the perfect Restaurant, then this is your place. Chef/Owner Jeffrey Strauss has impressive volumes of accomplishments, people and corporations that he has cooked for.