Rose Bowl parade float showcases Illinois and Route 66 cultural landmarks – WCIA (Champaign)

According to the Illinois Office of Tourism, the 24-foot-tall float took three months to build with almost 22,000 volunteer hours. The float also incorporated products from the state’s agritourism industry like pumpkins, corn, soybeans, lavender, sunflowers and prairie grass. It features the state’s official flower as well: blue violets.  

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