On Monday, Dec. 26th, students, faculty, and staff volunteered their time to help build the city of Burbank’s float for the Rose Bowl Parade. This year’s theme is “Home Tweet Home” and features twirling birds and fun music.
New York Film Academy members brought family and friends and lined up early to register. Everyone ages six and up were welcome to come help. Jobs ranged from painting to coating portions of the float in seeds.
Coordinator Allyson Manno said, “It’s a huge honor to help build Burbank’s float. Not only is Burbank NYFA’s home, but they also win an award almost every year. This is a long lasting tradition. I’m excited to see NYFA take part in this great legacy.”
An hour into volunteering and NYFA had brought more people than there were jobs. In all, 120 people showed up to represent the school in the build. Organizers of the float were so impressed they invited NYFA to come back for the official judging this Saturday, Dec. 31st.
Judges from the Rose Bowl committee will come to the build site to make sure the float follows all the rules, is in proper working order, and judge the final presentation. Those in the Los Angeles area are encouraged to come by and show their support. The moving part of the float will be active and the float’s theme music will play.
For everyone who is bummed about missing out on volunteering, there’s no need to fear. The rest of the week is still open to volunteers. Workers will be doing construction every day from 10 AM to 10 PM.
NYFA would like to thank the Burbank Rose Bowl committee for inviting our crew to come back for judging as well as all those who gave their time to make the float a reality.
For a look at an album of photos of our generous volunteers, CLICK HERE.