Rose Float

Support the Cal Poly Rose Float and be a part of something truly extraordinary! The Rose Float is the only entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade that is entirely designed and built by students from Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. With 64 awards in 76 entries, it’s the premier polytechnic experience at Cal Poly Pomona, where students push the boundaries of creativity, engineering, and teamwork. Each year, donors like you play a vital role in ensuring that our students have the resources and flexibility they need to continue this prestigious tradition.

Your gift to the Rose Float campaign isn’t just a donation—it’s an investment in the next generation of innovators. From design to construction, animation, and entertainment, your support enables our students to take on new challenges, elevate the quality of their work, and raise the bar for what’s possible. Watching our award-winning floats travel down Colorado Avenue every New Year’s Day, you’ll share in the pride of seeing your contribution help make history. Join us in supporting this incredible student-driven project—because the future of the Rose Float, and our students, starts with you!

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.


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Dollar Leaderboard
The causes with the most dollars raised will receive bonus funds! 1st place $1,500, 2nd $1,000 and 3rd $500.
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Kick-off Match
Starting at 9 a.m. PT on April 16, donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 until funds run out. Eligible for gifts between $5 - $1,000.
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Alumni Decade Boost
One randomly selected CPP alum from each decade will have their donation boosted by $200. (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on April 17 to be eligible.)
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Professor Power-Up
A CPP faculty member's donation will randomly selected and powered up by $500! (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on April 17 to be eligible.)
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Donor Leaderboard
The causes with the most unique donors receive bonus funds! 1st place $1,500, 2nd place $1,000 and 3rd place $500.
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Power of $25
One donation of $25 or more made will be randomly selected and given a $1,000 boost! (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on April 17 to be eligible.)
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Giving Glow Up
Four CPP student donations will be randomly selected and given a $100 glow-up to make their impact shine! (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on April 17 to be eligible.)
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Staff Supercharge
A CPP staff member's donation will be randomly selected and supercharged with $500! (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on April 17 to be eligible.)
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