Cal Poly Universities has taken top honors in the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade, winning the 2026 Sweepstakes Trophy for its entry “Jungle Jumpstart,” which was designed, constructed and decorated by students at Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo,
In keeping with this year’s theme, “The Magic in Teamwork,” the float depicts a group of rainforest animals working together to restore an old robot.
This marks the 77th year the two universities have worked together to produce a Rose Parade entry.
The design features 21,000 flowers plus other materials including ground coffee beans, curly willow and walnut shells.
The Sweepstakes Award, which has been presented at each parade since 1924, honors the most beautiful entry encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment.
The other winning floats, 21 in all, are:
— Travel South Dakota
“Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork”
Americana Award for most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions
— Kindness is Free, Powered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the West San Gabriel Valley and Eastside
“Building Kinder Communities”
Animation Award for most outstanding use of animation
— City of Alhambra
“Bee Magical Together”
Bob Hope Humor Award for most whimsical and amusing float
— “Shrinking” (Apple TV and Warner Bros. Television Production)
“We’re Getting There. Together”
Crown City Innovator for most outstanding use of imagination, innovation and technology
— The UPS Store
“Sharing Skills for Success’
Director’s Award for most outstanding artistic design and use of floral and non-floral
— San Francisco Travel Association
“Believe In San Francisco”
Extraordinaire Award for most extraordinary float
— California Community Foundation and Black Freedom Fund (Artistic Entertainment Services)
“Rising Together”
Fantasy Award for most outstanding display of fantasy and imagination
— Downey Rose Float Association
“The Glow of Achievement”
Founder’s Award for most outstanding float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization
— Odd Fellows & Rebekahs
“Together We Grow”
Golden State Award for most outstanding depiction of life in California
— San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
“Giant Strides Together”
Grand Marshal Award for most outstanding creative concept and float design
— No Award
International Award for most outstanding float from outside the United States
— Elks U.S.A.
“Elks Care, Elks Share”
Isabella Coleman Award for most outstanding presentation of color and color harmony through floral design
— Sierra Madre Rose Float Association
“Pancake Breakfast”
Judges Award for most outstanding float design and dramatic impact
— America250
“Soaring Onward Together for 250 Years”
Leishman Public Spirit Award for most outstanding floral presentation from a non-commercial participant
— La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association
“Goin’ Nutz”
Mayor’s Award for most outstanding float from a participating city
— City of South Pasadena
“The Great Picnic Heist!”
Past President’s Award for most outstanding innovation in the use of floral and non-floral materials
— OneLegacy Donate Life
“Treasure Every Moment Together”
President’s Award for most outstanding use and presentation of flowers
— City of Torrance
“Together In Harmony”
Princess Award for most outstanding floral presentation among entries 35 feet and under in length
— City of Santa Fe Springs
“Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Inspiring the Future!”
Queen’s Award for most outstanding presentation of roses
— Shriners Children’s
“Building Dreams Together”
Showmanship Award for most outstanding display of showmanship and entertainment
— City of Burbank
“All Paws On Deck”
Theme Award for most outstanding presentation of the Rose Parade Theme
— Lions International
“In Harmony We Serve”
Tournament Volunteer Award for most outstanding floral presentation of the Rose Parade Theme among floats 35 feet and under in length
— Trader Joe’s
“You Float Our Boat!”
Wrigley Legacy Award for most outstanding display of floral presentation, float design and entertainment
— Trader Joe’s
“You Are Invited”
Americana Award for most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions