Hahn Office Funding Repairs after Crash Damages Downey Rose Float Facility

Photo: Courtesy of Downey Rose Float Association

Downey, CA—Just days after a car crashed into the Downey Rose Float Association facility and just weeks before the parade, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office is helping fund repairs and equipment replacement.

The incident took place early in the morning on Friday, December 10, 2021. A vehicle crashed through the security gate of the facility, damaging props and equipment. Luckily, the barn and float were not damaged.  With just weeks to go before the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, association started a GoFundMe to raise money for the repairs.

“This was terrible accident, and the timing could not be worse for the Downey Rose Float Association, but we can’t let it ruin the work that they have put into this year’s Rose Parade float,” said Supervisor Hahn. “We are going to help cover the costs of replacing the equipment and we are working to get the damages to the fence assessed and repaired as quickly as possible.”

Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office has committed $5,000 towards replacing damaged equipment and props.  The County owns and maintains the property that the Downey Rose Float Association uses, so Hahn’s office is also working closely with the County’s Internal Services Department to assess the damages to the security fence and get it replaced.