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Which Way, L.A.?

The Pasadena Rose Parade Gets Occupied

In Monday's Rose Parade the most surprising float may be bringing up the rear. Members of the Occupy movement plan to unveil a giant octopus made from recycled plastic bags. Authorities intend to let them march down Colorado Boulevard, somewhere behind the last official entry.

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KCRW placeholderBy James Rainey • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

In Monday's Rose Parade the most surprising float may be bringing up the rear. Members of the Occupy movement plan to unveil a giant octopus made from recycled plastic bags. Authorities intend to let them march down Colorado Boulevard, somewhere behind the last official entry. Larry Wilson, public editor of the Pasadena Star-News, has more about what should be an unusual postscript to the 123rd Rose Parade.

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    James Rainey

    Variety

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Larry Wilson

    Pasadena Star-News

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