The Los Angeles Sister Cities is very proud to participate in the 2009 Hollywood’s Christmas Parade, marking the 54th year in existence of the people-to-people program that links countries and cultures from around the world.  We hope you’ll wave a warm welcome to those riding the float who’ll represent Los Angeles’ Sister cities from Athens to Vancouver.  Season’s Greetings from all your Los Angeles Sister Cities friends!

Los Angeles World Airports -- is a unique system of four airports owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles.  Each of the airports - Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT), Van Nuys (VNY) and LA/Palmdale Regional (PMD) - plays an integral role in helping to meet the regional demand for passenger, cargo and general aviation service in the 21st century.

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a gentle exercise and meditation practice that emphasizes Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance for complete health and well-being. The self-improvement practice for mind and body is practiced by 100 million people in over 75 countries around the world. In traditional Asian culture, the lotus flower depicted on the float represents a symbol of purity. The lotus grows out of muddy waters to become a beautifully radiant flower. Accompanying the float is the Tian Guo Marching Band, Dance Team and Waist-Drum Team. Waist drumming is a way to celebrate the harvest season.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is excited to be a part of The Hollywood Christmas Parade in celebration of Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, out on Blue-ray and DVD on December 1st. Representing Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian are Larry Daley and Amelia Earhart, who are riding on the motorcycle with a sidecar, as seen in the film.

This float illustrates Coca-Cola’s commitment to education through a message of hope and optimism. Coca-Cola has been a supporter of education for more than 100 years. Since 1986, Coca-Cola has contributed more than $50 million in scholarships to students across the U.S

This float uses a family of Coca-Cola polar bears to show us the importance of others in our lives. It also symbolizes the Company’s commitment to the environment. Coca-Cola invests in environmental initiatives focused on three areas -- water stewardship, sustainable packaging and energy management and climate protection.

Happiness is the feeling that people get when they’re around family and friends. For 123 years, Coca-Cola has been bringing people together and spreading happiness every time they open an ice-cold Coke. this float shows that all you need for fun is family, friends and a little Coca-Cola.