<br><br><b>FLOAT THEME:</b> Mexico Bicentennial<br> <br> The theme was chosen to celebrate the bicentennial of Mexico´s Independence and the centennial of Mexico´s Revolution in 2010.<br> <br> The theme “A Cut Above the Rest” poses a challenge to excel, to aspire for more. For Mexico, the participation in the parade will be an opportunity to commemorate historic events, national heroes and landmarks that have shaped and defined the Mexican nation. Mexico´s bicentennial float showcases symbols of the pivotal events of Mexican history, beginning with the Aztec civilization to Independence in 1810 and the 1910 Revolution. The symbols include portraits of Miguel Hidalgo and Francisco I. Madero, Mexico´s founding fathers and leading figures of the Independence and the Revolution, who fought for liberty and democracy. The float also showcases symbols of modern Mexico, including the Angel of Independence, and celebrates history while looking forward to a promising future for the nation.<br> <br> Mexico´s Independence and Revolution are a source of inspiration and pride to Mexicans. Mexico´s bicentennial float is part of the government´s program to celebrate and share with people around the world these historic events, renew its bonds of friendship with other nations and reflect on the country´s future.<br> <br> <b>FLOAT BUILDER:</b> Fiesta Parade Floats<br> <br> <b>FLOAT DESCRIPTION:</b><br> Height: 24 Feet<br> Width: 18 Feet<br> Length: 55 Feet<br> <br> <br> The proud patriotism and heritage of Mexicans is celebrated in this dramatic float commemorating Mexico’s bicentennial of its Independence and the centennial of its Revolution. At the front of the float is a floral replica of the prominent statue of the Angel of Independence. This symbol is recognizable to all Mexicans and to all those that have visited Mexico City. The statue was originally constructed to celebrate the 1910 centennial of Mexico’s Independence from Spain. Two magnificent floral graphs at the base of the Angel of Independence are of Mexican heroes Miguel Hidalgo, a priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence and Francisco I. Madero, leader of Mexico´s Revolution who defeated the dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz and is considered the founding father of Mexico´s modern democracy. In the center of the float are 38,000 solid roses spelling out “Mexico-2010” under floral pennants of red, white and green with bas-relief sculptures of Mexico’s coat of arms depicting an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak At the rear of the float, in a symbolic salute to the origins of the indigenous people of Mexico, an impressive and monumental Aztec architectural replica of a pyramid is crowned by a reproduction of the Aztec Sun Stone (also referred to as the Aztec calendar). Flanking the pyramid are sculptured serpent heads and floral flame bowls.<br> <br> Mexico´s Independence and Revolution are a source of inspiration and pride to Mexicans. Mexico´s bicentennial float is part of the government´s program to celebrate and share with people around the world these historic events, renew its bonds of friendship with other nations and reflect on the country´s future.<br> <br> <b>FLOWERING:</b> This elegant floral salute to Mexico’s centennial and bicentennial celebration features over 50,000 roses. More than 38,000 florescent orange Sombrero and yellow Freedom roses spell out “Mexico 2010” and are outlined in crisp white coconut flakes with edges of brilliant yellow petals of strawflowers. The pennants are created in thousands of red and white carnations with green parsley flakes. The Angel of Independence is decorated in finely cut gold strawflower. She rests upon a column of dark and light lettuce seed to recreate the look of granite. The Aztec Sun Stone is crafted in walnut shell to produce the look of aged stone. It sits upon a pyramid decorated in a mixture golden cornhusk and gold chrysanthemums with recessed yellow Gold Strike roses. Floral graphs have been artistically crafted in sepia tone created in brown and beige sesame seeds, cream millet seed, black nyjer and chive seeds with brown flax and carrot seeds. Garden decks of hot pink roses and lavender dendrobium orchids frame floral arrangements of orange bird of paradise, heliconia and green anthuriums to complete this lively celebration.<br> <br> Features over 50,000 roses. More than 38,000 florescent orange Sombrero and yellow Freedom roses spell out “Mexico 2010”. 6000 red and white carnations complete the floral pennants. Garden decks of 15,000 hot pink roses frame floral arrangements of orange bird of paradise, heliconia and green anthuriums to complete this lively celebration.<br> <br> Floral graphs have been artistically crafted in sepia tone created in brown and beige sesame seeds, cream millet seed, black nyjer and chive seeds with brown flax and carrot seeds.

Mexico



FLOAT THEME: Mexico Bicentennial

The theme was chosen to celebrate the bicentennial of Mexico´s Independence and the centennial of Mexico´s Revolution in 2010.

The theme “A Cut Above the Rest” poses a challenge to excel, to aspire for more. For Mexico, the participation in the parade will be an opportunity to commemorate historic events, national heroes and landmarks that have shaped and defined the Mexican nation. Mexico´s bicentennial float showcases symbols of the pivotal events of Mexican history, beginning with the Aztec civilization to Independence in 1810 and the 1910 Revolution. The symbols include portraits of Miguel Hidalgo and Francisco I. Madero, Mexico´s founding fathers and leading figures of the Independence and the Revolution, who fought for liberty and democracy. The float also showcases symbols of modern Mexico, including the Angel of Independence, and celebrates history while looking forward to a promising future for the nation.

Mexico´s Independence and Revolution are a source of inspiration and pride to Mexicans. Mexico´s bicentennial float is part of the government´s program to celebrate and share with people around the world these historic events, renew its bonds of friendship with other nations and reflect on the country´s future.

FLOAT BUILDER: Fiesta Parade Floats

FLOAT DESCRIPTION:
Height: 24 Feet
Width: 18 Feet
Length: 55 Feet


The proud patriotism and heritage of Mexicans is celebrated in this dramatic float commemorating Mexico’s bicentennial of its Independence and the centennial of its Revolution. At the front of the float is a floral replica of the prominent statue of the Angel of Independence. This symbol is recognizable to all Mexicans and to all those that have visited Mexico City. The statue was originally constructed to celebrate the 1910 centennial of Mexico’s Independence from Spain. Two magnificent floral graphs at the base of the Angel of Independence are of Mexican heroes Miguel Hidalgo, a priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence and Francisco I. Madero, leader of Mexico´s Revolution who defeated the dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz and is considered the founding father of Mexico´s modern democracy. In the center of the float are 38,000 solid roses spelling out “Mexico-2010” under floral pennants of red, white and green with bas-relief sculptures of Mexico’s coat of arms depicting an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak At the rear of the float, in a symbolic salute to the origins of the indigenous people of Mexico, an impressive and monumental Aztec architectural replica of a pyramid is crowned by a reproduction of the Aztec Sun Stone (also referred to as the Aztec calendar). Flanking the pyramid are sculptured serpent heads and floral flame bowls.

Mexico´s Independence and Revolution are a source of inspiration and pride to Mexicans. Mexico´s bicentennial float is part of the government´s program to celebrate and share with people around the world these historic events, renew its bonds of friendship with other nations and reflect on the country´s future.

FLOWERING: This elegant floral salute to Mexico’s centennial and bicentennial celebration features over 50,000 roses. More than 38,000 florescent orange Sombrero and yellow Freedom roses spell out “Mexico 2010” and are outlined in crisp white coconut flakes with edges of brilliant yellow petals of strawflowers. The pennants are created in thousands of red and white carnations with green parsley flakes. The Angel of Independence is decorated in finely cut gold strawflower. She rests upon a column of dark and light lettuce seed to recreate the look of granite. The Aztec Sun Stone is crafted in walnut shell to produce the look of aged stone. It sits upon a pyramid decorated in a mixture golden cornhusk and gold chrysanthemums with recessed yellow Gold Strike roses. Floral graphs have been artistically crafted in sepia tone created in brown and beige sesame seeds, cream millet seed, black nyjer and chive seeds with brown flax and carrot seeds. Garden decks of hot pink roses and lavender dendrobium orchids frame floral arrangements of orange bird of paradise, heliconia and green anthuriums to complete this lively celebration.

Features over 50,000 roses. More than 38,000 florescent orange Sombrero and yellow Freedom roses spell out “Mexico 2010”. 6000 red and white carnations complete the floral pennants. Garden decks of 15,000 hot pink roses frame floral arrangements of orange bird of paradise, heliconia and green anthuriums to complete this lively celebration.

Floral graphs have been artistically crafted in sepia tone created in brown and beige sesame seeds, cream millet seed, black nyjer and chive seeds with brown flax and carrot seeds.