SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- On Jan. 1, marching bands and intricately decorated floats will ring in the new year by partaking in the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena. Among them is the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's float, which is set to include references to the zoo's beloved panda duo. This year, the parade's theme is "Best Day Ever," which alludes to celebrating life's best moments. Xin Bao, a four-year-old female panda. (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance)Yun Chuan, a five-year-old panda. (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance)Connor the Malayan tiger. (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance)Red pandas Lucas and Adira. (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance) On Monday, the zoo revealed this year's participating float will "transport viewers across Asia's magnificent ecosystems" and include designs of Xin Bao and Yun Chuan, the first giant pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years. Five-year-old male panda Yun Chuan and four-year-old female Xin Bao made their official debut to the public on Aug. 8. WATCH: Giant pandas make public debut at San Diego Zoo Also on the float will be the notable orange stripes of Connor the Malayan tiger and the adorable red pandas, Lucas and Adira. The 55-foot float will also be adorned with 700,000 individual plants cared for by the horticulturists at the San Diego Zoo, which encompasses more than 3,100 diverse species. Rendering of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's float for the 2025 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance) Representatives of the zoo team who will be riding on the float will include global conservationist Dr. Megan Owen, wildlife expert Jana Biedenweg, and scientist Dr. Xiaoxing Bian. The Rose Parade will be on Jan. 1 from 8 to 10 a.m. in Pasadena.