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Interview with Raul R. Rodriguez:
Designer of Portuguese Community Float

Raul Rodriguez, a third generation native of Los Angeles, is an artist and conceptual designer of international acclaim. As premier designer for the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, he has won more awards than any other designer in the history of
the parade.

When the Portuguese Community received an invitation to participate in the 2008 Tournament of Roses parade, Raul Rodriguez was selected to design the float.

Portuguese Research & Education, Inc (PRESD) has the opportunity to speak with Mr. Rodriguez about his work on the Portuguese Community's float entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Enjoy the interview by clicking on the audio links below.

 
Interview Topics
What does "Raul R. Rodriguez Design" do?   Designing His First Float
     
For Love of the Art   Getting 110%
     
Portuguese Community Float   Strong Role Models
     
Constructing the Float   Putting Flowers on the Float
     
Flowers on the Portuguese Community Float   The Five and a half mile smile
     
Riding on Floats   Sebastian the Macaw
     
An Honor to Represent the Portuguese   Anthony Bettencourt
     
Thank you Portuguese-American Community   Final Thoughts

 

View a slideshow of the Portuguese Community Float construction

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