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“We
try not to say that word around here,” joked Candy Carlson, a
spokesperson for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the
organization behind the 137th Rose Parade, which precedes the
Rose Bowl College Football Playoff game.
On New Year's Eve in New York City, forecasters are predicting
temperatures in the low 30s, which is not unusual, when the ball
drops in Times Square. Light rain is possible in Las Vegas,
where several casinos will be shooting fireworks from rooftops.
During Nashville's Big Bash, a New Year's Eve event at a park,
temperatures will be in the low 30s when an illuminated music
note drops at midnight in the Tennessee city. New Orleans will
be in the 40s for a free concert and fireworks along the
Mississippi River.
At the Rose Parade, it has rained only 10 times in the parade's
history — and not since 2006, Carlson said.
Rare wet weather is unlikely to keep floats, marching bands,
entertainers and others from participating. Carlson said people
riding on floats will have rain gear if necessary, and tow
trucks will be standing by in case of mechanical problems.
Spectators will need to prepare, too. Umbrellas are not allowed
in parade seating areas that require tickets, though the ban
doesn't cover people who simply line up along the nearly 6-mile
(9.6 kilometer) route. Curbside camping — no tents — begins at
noon Wednesday. Rain also is predicted that day.
“Last year's parade theme was ‘Best Day Ever!’ and six days
later it was the worst," said Lisa Derderian, spokesperson for
the city of Pasadena, referring to the devastating Eaton
wildfire in Los Angeles County. “We want to start the new year
on a high note. Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates with the
weather.”
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