PASADENA - Hours before the unofficial judging began this afternoon, Roseville's float was almost complete. What a transformation we have all witnessed since arriving in Pasadena Sunday afternoon. It's amazing what can be accomplished when so many people work together.

As I strolled through the aisles in the float barn this afternoon I was amazed at the number of volunteers stationed at Roseville's float in comparison to some of the others. There was not much room to move around near our position because of so many volunteers. And the best part about all these volunteers and everyone we've met down here is how excited they all are to be here.

Roseville resident Paula Knuthson said she's always looked forward to watching the Rose Parade for as long as she can remember. When she heard Roseville was going to have a float entry she said she was ready to come to Pasadena.

"I've never had an opportunity to do something like this," she said.

Bob McCarthy, also from Roseville said working on the float has been "a dream come true."

"Last year I went to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and this year it is the Rose Parade," he said.

That seems to be the attitude of everyone I've talked to. Even the people who live here in Pasadena are proud to be able to show off their city during this time each year.

From what we understand, Wednesday morning all the floats will come out of the barn or warehouse position in order for final judging to occur. Then the process of putting all the float entries in their parade order will begin. Once in position the floats will remain outside on the streets until the parade begins at 8 a.m. Thursday morning.

The people who will be riding on the Roseville float were told to be ready in their positions by 5 a.m. Thursday morning. Guess they won't be out late New Years Eve!