kabc's amy powell takes us behind the scenes. >> reporter: it's all in the details for these volunteersng in teams they're patiently spending hours gluing seeds, vegetables, feathers and flower dust onto floats to create spectacular designs. >> i've been taking the flowers and cutting the tips off the ittiest bittiest flowers. >> i like it. lot of hard work and i have a newfound respect for these people. like a lot of people volunteering and a lot of them are having fun. >> reporter: float decorating has become an annual event for this group of volunteers from ogden manor home care. >> perfect activity for them. it gives them a sense of pride and satisfaction. >> reporter: with the rose parade just a few days away these high school students are busy preparing thousands of roses. each one goes in a small container to keep them looking bright and fresh when they're placed on the floats. >> it's cool because i think later on we'll be able to see it on tv and be like i was a part of that. >> reporter: a tradition that never loses its charm. some of these volunteers have been decorating floa