Rose Parade(R) Introduces First-Ever Audio Tour of Floats at Post Parade: A
Showcase of Floats
Audio for walking tour available for free download
PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pasadena Tournament of
Roses(R) announced plans for an audio tour of the floats featured in the 119th
Rose Parade today. The audio files, which were created to enhance the viewing
experiences of visitors at Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats, are available
for download on iTunes(R) and Amazon MP3.
The free audio tour is the first-ever produced by the Tournament of Roses.
It begins with details about the making of a float and continues to provide
interesting details about each of the 46 floats featured in the 2008 Rose
Parade in the order that they appear in the Parade. Tracks on the tour are
matched to float numbers, which are displayed on the floats at Post Parade and
are available in advance from the Tournament of Roses website at
http://www.tournamentofroses.com.
The entire tour is approximately two hours long and is the perfect
companion for the Rose Parade fan who wishes to learn more about each float
while watching the Parade, visiting the float Decorating Places, or while
taking the self-guided walking tour at Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats.
"We are very excited about this new way for our guests to enjoy Post
Parade and the entire Rose Parade experience. We often hear that guests want
to know more information about the floats and our audio tour provides an easy
way to do just that," said Pam McNeely, Chairman of the Post-Parade committee.
The script for the tour was written by Alfonso Robert Guerrero of Red Fish
Productions, narrated by TJ Jones, and recorded and edited by Henry Correa of
Dailey & Associates Advertising, West Hollywood. Studio and recording
equipment was donated by Dailey & Associates Advertising, West Hollywood. The
audio tour can be downloaded from iTunes and Amazon MP3.
Direct links to download the Audio Tour:
-- iTunes (can be found in the iTunes podcast directory):
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa
/viewPodcast?id=270401288
-- Amazon.com/MP3 (can be found in the miscellaneous/spoken word
category):
http://www.amazon.com/2008-Tournament-Roses-Audio-
Tour/dp/B0011TTC5I/ref=sr_f2_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=
1198265498&sr=102-1
The 119th Rose Parade themed Passport to the World's Celebrations will
take place Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 at 8 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral
floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands from
throughout the nation. Following the Rose Parade, at 2:00 p.m. (PST), the
94th Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi will feature an exciting match up
between two championship teams, showcasing the best of collegiate football.
For additional information, please call (626) 449-ROSE, the 24-hour
information hotline, or visit http://www.tournamentofroses.com.
CONTACT: PASADENA TOURNAMENT
OF ROSES ASSOCIATION
Vanessa Flores
(626) 449-4100
SOURCE Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Vanessa Flores of Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, +1-626-449-4100
