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Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float With Celebration Ambassador Jill Whelan

  • Princess Cruises celebrated the symbolic christening of its Star Princess Rose Parade float at Artistic Entertainment Services facilities in Pasadena on Dec. 23, 2025.
  • Celebration Ambassador Jill Whelan officially named the float "Star Princess" during a ceremony involving a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
  • The float design highlights the Star Princess ship's Sphere Class architecture, including The Dome & sphere-shaped Piazza, to promote the vessel's inaugural 2026 Alaska season.
  • Crafted from over 300,000 flowers & natural materials, the 55-foot long by 21-foot high float depicts Alaska's landscapes, including glaciers, bald eagles, humpback whales, & bears.
  • The float will participate in the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2026, themed "The Magic in Teamwork," which attracts 800,000 spectators & 28 million U.S. TV viewers.
  • The Star Princess ship, launched in October 2025, serves as the newest & most innovative vessel in the Princess Cruises fleet, sister to the Condé Nast Traveler award-winning Sun Princess.