The Rose Parade with DOLE!

On Sunday, December 16th, Dole invited us out to Fiesta Floats in Irwindale to check out the beginning of their float, meet the designer Raul Rodriguez, have some food, and just relax and have fun while trying out some Dole products.

This year’s theme for Dole is “Dreaming of Paradise.”  And who’s better to talk about the theme of the float other than Dave Spare, head of marketing at Dole.

And check out these pictures:

We got a sneak peek of a few other floats there too, and they were coming together nicely.

The Queen and her Royal court were also present, and of course, we had to grab a picture:

(Jen from Toddler Trails, Jill from Sandy Toes and Popsicles, Erin from Horsing Around In LA and Mary from Lets Play OC!)

And of course, a picture with the designer:

Erin from Horsing Around in LA and me with Raul!

Decorating of the Dole float will resume this weekend and adding the roses is one of the very last things done on the float.  I can not wait to see the finish product, and will be heading up to Pasadena after the parade to check out the floats afterwards.

Dole Products

These were the fun products being showcased that day.  Dole Shakers where you can just add milk or juice and you have an instant smoothie.  Trio Granola bars filled with yummy fruits and nuts.  Pineapple Juice to add into the Shakers, and the Dole Dippers which are small bits of frozen bananas covered in dark chocolate! Also, the Dole Fruit Squish Ems which are fruit pouches.  Looks good, huh?

Are you headed to the Rose Parade this year?

Disclosure: I was invited out to the Dole Family Fun Day on behalf of Dole.