DirecTV’s Rose Parade 2024 float is taking shape. See its ‘decorate by color’ phase

The 35-foot DirecTV Rose Parade float that will carry El Segundo’s Little League World Series champions on New Year’s Day is starting to show its colors.

This is the second in a photo series depicting the evolution of a Rose Parade float, from building the structure with steel, rebar and foam to the sweet-scented, fresh floral decor.

When we checked in at the Artistic Entertainment Services float building facility in Azusa last week, we were met with something that looked a little...