Sierra Madre 2009 Tournament of Roses Float

As Dixie Coutant was taking these photographs, the driver arrived, refilled the fountain reservoirs from a hose, opened his compartment, climbed in and started the float's engine, and switched on the fountain water pumps.

Consequently Dixie was able to capture a few images with the fountains active. Note the high-tech device employed to hold the driver's compartment door in its raised position.  View As Slideshow!