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The "Magic of Mardi Gras" float, the winner of the Tournament Special Trophy, takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, January 1, 2008. (Agencies)

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Rose Queen Dusty Gibbs waves in the 119th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, January 1, 2008. (Agencies)

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Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, the grand marshall of the 119th annual Rose Parade, takes part in the parade in Pasadena, California January 1, 2008. (Agencies)

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The 2008 Olympic-themed Chinese float "One World, One Dream" takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, January 1, 2008. (Agencies)

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Chinese dancers parade along Colorado Blvd. as part of the 2008 Olympic-themed Chinese float "One World, One Dream" during the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, January 1, 2008. (Agencies)

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A group of Chinese spectators cheer as the 2008 Olympic-themed Chinese float "One World, One Dream" passes by during the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, January 1, 2008. (Agencies)

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Wildlife expert Jack Hanna (L) and aviary expert Walter Crawford wave to spectators from the Rain Bird float during the Rose Parade, January 1, 2008, in Pasadena, California. (Agencies)

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New Mexico's float, depicting aliens on a spaceship, takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California January 1, 2008. (Agencies)

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A group of Chinese spectators cheer as the 2008 Olympic-themed Chinese float "One World, One Dream" passes by during the annual rose parade in Pasadena, California, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (Xinhua)

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The 2008 Olympic-themed Chinese float "One World, One Dream" takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California January 1, 2008. (Xinhua)