roses parade. this is cabbage and green apples you will not see when looking at tv from far away. certainly you see all the color and texture. about 45,000 flowers put on this float. really quickly, i want to turn around here, take a look at the natural balance float. this is always a big crowd favorite. they use surfing dogs or roller skating dogs. this year they give a nod to the military working dogs. there will be a monument in 2013 at lackland air force base in texas a nod to the working dogs. we ll give you a look at luca here. he will be honored on the float. corporal juan rodriguez is the handler. he was insured injured this year looking for ied, right? she was injured looking for ied. located one and secondary one went off. reporter: she will be on the float here.