An iconic Disneyland vehicle that frequently travels up and down Main Street U.S.A. made an appearance in the 2023 Pasadena Rose Parade Monday, PasadenaNow.com reported. The Disneyland fire engine can seen in the parade at the 1:56:55 mark of the video.
Disneyland Fire Engine No. 1, inspired by turn-of-the-early 20th century fire engines such as the 1907 Rambler and vintage LaFrance fire trucks, made its debut in 1958 as the last addition to the park’s classic vehicle fleet, the report said. It was designed by Bob Gurr, a legendary Imagineer with more than 100 plans for Disney attractions under his belt.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse were aboard the Disneyland Fire Engine when the vehicle rolled past parade-goers.
Walt Disney himself had a long connection with the Pasadena Rose Parade. His first entry dates back to January 1, 1938 with a float celebrating his newly released film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”