Overview
- National Weather Service forecasts rain arriving between New Year’s Eve night and New Year’s Day, with 1–3 inches expected in coastal and valley areas and 3–5 inches in the mountains.
- Parade organizers say floats can handle added moisture, riders will have ponchos, and tow trucks will be staged to remove any stalled entries.
- Pasadena advises no umbrellas in grandstands, no tents for curbside camping, and proper use of raised, manufactured grills for warming fires.
- City officials anticipate more medical calls related to cold and wet conditions and warn of localized flooding risks due to saturated soils and swollen waterways.
- Businesses along the route hope large crowds still turn out, noting the event typically draws about 800,000 spectators in a week they rely on for revenue.