By — Colleen Shalby Colleen Shalby Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/rose-parade-include-sikh-float-first-time-history Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rose Parade to include Sikh float for first time in history Nation Nov 6, 2014 3:39 PM EDT The 2015 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, will feature a flower encrusted Sikh float for the first time in the parade’s 126-year history. It’s estimated that 700,000 Sikhs live in the U.S.. According to NBC News, Rashpal Dhindsa — founder of the United Sikh Mission — believed that participation in the famous New Year’s Day parade would help Americans across the country to better understand Sikh culture. The float will be modeled after Stockton Gurdwara, a 100-year-old place of worship located in Stockton, California. By — Colleen Shalby Colleen Shalby @CShalby
The 2015 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, will feature a flower encrusted Sikh float for the first time in the parade’s 126-year history. It’s estimated that 700,000 Sikhs live in the U.S.. According to NBC News, Rashpal Dhindsa — founder of the United Sikh Mission — believed that participation in the famous New Year’s Day parade would help Americans across the country to better understand Sikh culture. The float will be modeled after Stockton Gurdwara, a 100-year-old place of worship located in Stockton, California.