US EditionRose Bowl Weather: First Wet Parade, Game In 20 Years Possible
A storm threatens the 137th Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game with a 90% chance of rain, the first wet parade since 2006, risking flooding and impacting tens of thousands of attendees.
- With soaked streets and ponchos galore, Pasadena officials reported lower attendance at the 137th Rose Parade along Colorado Boulevard on Jan. 1, 2026.
- Forecasters warned of a 'near 100% chance' of rain for Thursday, meteorologist Bryan Lewis said the storm would start late Wednesday with possible lightning, while Pasadena Emergency Operations Center activated for flooding.
- Tournament of Roses officials staged extra tow trucks and provided ponchos for float riders, banned umbrellas in grandstand seats, while musicians wrapped instruments and wore ponchos on Jan. 1, 2026.
- Steady rain left noticeably smaller on-street crowds, but grandstands filled just before the parade and about 5,000 runners completed the Run With the Roses 5K despite the weather.
- Historically, rain on the Rose Parade is rare—only about ten times previously—yet die-hard campers and longtime spectators like Carla Hall maintained traditions despite the wet weather.
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