Overview
- National Weather Service forecasts rain reaching the area between New Year’s Eve night and Thursday morning, with 1–3 inches in valleys and coastal zones and 3–5 inches in the mountains.
- Rose Parade officials say the 8 a.m. PT start will go on rain or shine, with ponchos for float riders, tow trucks ready for breakdowns and city crews already assigned.
- Rain during the parade is rare — about 10 times in 137 years, last in 2006 — and forecasters say chances for a wet parade are high given saturated soils and lingering flood risks.
- Spectator rules include no umbrellas in grandstands, no tents along the route, limited overnight camping beginning noon Wednesday with curbside restrictions, and a no‑drone zone over the parade and Rose Bowl.
- The program remains set with grand marshal Magic Johnson, Disney’s “Disney Celebrates America” entry, televised and streaming coverage across major networks and platforms, and the Rose Bowl kickoff at 1 p.m. PT, with tributes planned for 2025 wildfire survivors including tickets and vintage fire engines in the procession.