First rainy Rose Parade in decades kicks off in Pasadena
Los Angeles Times••general
Key Points:
- The 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena took place Thursday amid steady rain, marking the first rainy parade in 20 years and only the 11th since its inception in 1890, despite Southern California's typically mild winters.
- Parade organizers had prepared for weather challenges with on-site meteorologists and safety personnel, while attendees, including longtime fans and first-timers, braved the rain with umbrellas, raincoats, and creative waterproofing.
- The parade theme, "The Magic in Teamwork," featured marshal Earvin "Magic" Johnson and coincided with the one-year anniversary of devastating fires in nearby Altadena, with the Tournament of Roses providing free tickets to fire victims.
- For the first time, the parade was live-stream
