Overview
- National Weather Service forecasters called for a near‑100% chance of rain during the morning procession, with periods of steady showers and a chance of thunderstorms.
- Pasadena activated its Emergency Operations Center and coordinated with Tournament of Roses officials on contingency steps for rain, lightning and crowd safety.
- Spectators were reminded that umbrellas are not allowed along the route, with officials urging ponchos or rain jackets to preserve sightlines and reduce hazards.
- Float crews protected delicate floral elements, VIP convertibles raised their tops, riders had ponchos ready, and extra tow trucks were staged in case of stallouts.
- The parade stepped off at 8 a.m. PST along the 5.5‑mile course with national broadcasts and a first‑ever official TikTok LIVE stream, featuring commemorations such as the 'Rising Together' wildfire survivors float.