On January 2, 2012 the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Rose Parade float, Shining Knights Still Exist, received the Isabella Coleman Trophy from the Tournament of Roses for the the best presentation of color combinations and color harmony. This makes our 3rd consecutive trophy, as our 2010 and 2011 floats each received the Princess trophy. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs floats have often been recognized by the parade judges over the past half century for the complex and painstakingly precise detail of our workmanship.

The float is decorated during the last weeks of December each year by dozens of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) who congregate in Southern California for a few days of comradery, fellowship and sunny weather. These volunteers come from all the affiliated orders of the IOOF around the world; the Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, Encampments, Cantons, Junior Odd Fellows and girl's Theta Rho lodges. Members of the IOOF who have performed extraordinary fraternal or civic service are often invited to ride on the float. For instance, one of the riders of the 2011 float was Arlene Boatright, a 90 year old Rebekah who came to the assistance of a young woman who had been stabbed. Come join us and be part of the fun!

Our float is viewed by approximately 1 million people on the parade route and many more millions via the television broadcasting channels. It is even viewed in China. This is truly a very large viewing audience that has seen and heard our name.