Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have opened a design contest for the 2027 Rose Parade float, inviting the public to submit original concepts for the next student‑built entry by Feb. 5 — with the winner’s idea showcased before millions of viewers and a choice of parade tickets or a $500 prize. The call for designs follows the Cal Poly Universities team’s historic Sweepstakes Award win for their 2026 float, “Jungle Jumpstart.” Allyson Jane Castillo (‘26, mechanical engineering), president of the CPP Rose Float team, is quoted in the article. 

This article was originally published by LAist on January 30, 2026.