22.03.2013 00:57

Rose Parade float, a 49-foot replica of the ASIMO humanoid robot, and the parade’s first-ever hydrogen-powered fuel cell pace car, the Honda FCX Clarity, lead the 120thRose Parade as well as kicked off Honda’s 50th anniversary of U.S. operations. In front of the millions of viewers watching from around the world on Jan. 1, 2009, Honda’s float evolved from an opening ceremony stage into an animated replica of Honda’s ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility), standing about 12 times the height of the actual ASIMO humanoid robot. Honda’s float creation called “Hats Off in Celebration” that was completed with natural materials like lettuce seed, rice, carnations and strawflower.

The float was joined by the Prairie View A&M University Marching Band, a past participant in the Honda Battle of the Bands which features the music programs of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A few members of the band rode on the float, which was immediately followed by the entire marching band. In addition, during the parade the FCX Clarity pace car was accompanied by the Honda Super Cub motorcycle, the first model sold in the United States. “Honda always brings a great amount of innovation to the Rose Parade and what a fantastic way for the company to kick off their 50th anniversary in the U.S.,” said Bill Flinn, chief operating officer, Tournament of Roses.

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