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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment partners with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses to bring the magic of WICKED to the 136th Rose Parade, celebrating the film’s digital release for purchase or rental on December 31st.
The float, “Defying Gravity,” showcases life-sized figures of Elphaba and Glinda flanking the Emerald City, highlighting their powerful friendship as they journey through Oz. Created with Phoenix Decorating Company, the float features exciting elements like a motion-activated Elphaba, Glinda’s shimmering bubbles, and a dazzling Emerald City.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, WICKED tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Their unlikely friendship begins at Shiz University but takes different paths after an encounter with the Wizard. Their adventures ultimately lead them to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
The WICKED Rose Parade float celebrates friendship, self-discovery, and the vibrant world of Oz in a spectacular display that truly defies gravity.
FLOAT DETAILS:
- Height: 24 feet
- Width: 18 feet
- Length: 55 feet
- Estimated Number of Flowers Used: 76,748
- Builder: Phoenix
Floral and Design Highlights
- Elphaba:
- Hat and Cape: Black seaweed and fine ground onion seed.
- Hair and Nails: Black onion powder, curly seaweed, fine ground parsley.
- Dress: Black seaweed, onion seed, and light grey lettuce seed.
- Broom: Handle crafted from coffee grounds, walnut shell, coco stix, and sisal rope.
- Glinda:
- Crown and Wand: White fine cut everlasting and pink strawflower.
- Dress: Pink carnations with detailed bodice and skirt accents.
- Emerald City:
- Constructed with white button mums, Kermit mums, gold flax seed, mung beans, and green split peas.
- Accents of green parsley flakes and brown coffee.
- Yellow Brick Road: Made with fine cut yellow strawflower.
- Tulip Fields: Red, hot pink, lavender, and orange tulips alongside walnut shell paths.
- Sculpted Tulips: Dark purple, orange, and yellow strawflowers with green ti leaves.
- Cherry Blossom Trees: Shades of pink dendrobs with coffee-colored trunks.
- Grimmerie Books: Crafted with redwood bark, sparkles of everlasting, and crème paper bark pages.
This intricate blend of floral artistry and creative design brings the magic of WICKED to life, making the float an exciting centerpiece of the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda.
Tune in to the 136th Rose Parade on NBC and YouTube at 8 am PT / 11 am ET on January 1, 2025.
WICKED, available to purchase or rent on Dec. 31.
The premium release offers the theatrical film and more than 3 hours of additional bonus content including a Sing-Along version and never-before-seen extras including:
Journey to Oz (40-minute Making-Of documentary celebrating the film’s transformative on-screen magic)
- Deleted & Extended Scenes (10 total)
- Two feature commentaries that immerse fans into the world of WICKED
- First commentary is with Director Jon M. Chu and the second commentary is with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
