Overview
- The National Weather Service estimates an 80–90% chance that rain reaches Pasadena between New Year’s Eve night and New Year’s morning, likely affecting the parade.
- Forecasters expect about 1–3 inches of rain in coastal and valley areas and 3–5 inches in the mountains, raising risks of flooding and debris flows on saturated ground.
- Tournament of Roses officials say the event will proceed rain or shine, with riders supplied with ponchos, floats built to handle added moisture, and tow trucks on standby.
- Pasadena says umbrellas are not permitted along the route and urges ponchos or rain jackets; roadside camping begins at noon New Year’s Eve, and the route closes to vehicles at 10 p.m. Wednesday through 2 p.m. Thursday.
- The parade begins at 8 a.m. PT on New Year’s Day with broadcasts and streams on multiple networks and platforms, and the Rose Bowl game is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT.