2007 Tournament Of Roses Parade

Grand Marshal George Lucas, creator of the "Star Wars" saga, rides down Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007. The parade drew about a million spectators.

Farmers' Insurance "Mother Nature" float rolls along in the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

"Star Wars" fans dressed as storm troopers march in the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007. "Star Wars" creator George Lucas served as the parade's Grand Marshal.

Rose Queen Mary McCluggage, center, and the Rose Princesses of the Royal Court wave as they parade in a horse-drawn float down Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

The University of Michigan Band performs during the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

A musician performs during the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

A float travels down the boulevard during the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

The Oak Ridge Boys perform on the parade route during the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

Singer Katherine McPhee performs during the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

A fire-breathing dragon is featured on the American Honda "Once Upon A Time" float during the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

Here is another view of the dragon on American Honda's float entry, "Once Upon a Time," at the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

Here is what the fearsome dragon looked like just a few days before the parade on Dec. 28, 2006, as it was decorated with the help of volunteers David Li, 17, right, and Nick Newsom, 15.

Trader Joe's supermarket's "Exploring The Deep" float rolls down Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

The China Airlines float, "The Natural Beauty Of Taiwan," which won the International award as most beautiful entry from outside the continental U.S., Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 2007.

The float "Nature Rocks" from the city of Cerritos, Calif., which won the Bob Hope Humor award, moves down Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 2007.

A "Star Wars" float depicting the planet Naboo moves down Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 2007.

Riders including reigning Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry, left, Gov. Brad Henry, top center, and his wave Kim, top right, wave from "Oklahoma Rising," celebrating the state's centennial, as it moves down Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 2007.

The FTD float "Jewels of Nature," winner of the Sweepstakes award for outstanding floral presentation and design, makes its way down Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 2007.

"Our Bear Essentials" from the City of Glendale, Calif., winner of the Governor's award for best depiction of life in California, Colorado Boulevard in the 118th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 2007.

A parade participant dressed as Darth Maul from "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," eats a hamburger at the end of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2007.

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