The Huntington Beach City Council approved plans for a float in the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade in honor of the city’s centennial next year.
Council members voted 5-1, with Councilman Joe Carchio voting no and Councilman Gil Coerper absent, to approve a design that includes a giant surfboard on a huge wave, a family at a barbecue, seagulls, and other outdoorsy features meant to complement the city’s “Surf City USA” moniker.
“It’s a very exciting design to showcase Huntington Beach,” said Community Relations Officer Laurie Payne, who presented the design on behalf of the city’s Centennial Committee. “It’s got the fun and the funky and all the great things we have to offer here.”
