The Rose Parade is hours away — rain or shine and volunteers have spent countless hours decorating floats, and now those famous floats are making the slow, wet roll to Pasadena.<\/p>\n
“It’s like being at the parade without having to be at the parade,” said Covina resident Mark Cook. “And we still get to enjoy the rain.”<\/p>\n
Cook is one of many visitors and parade fans that came armed with umbrellas and ponchos. People are starting to camp out to get their spot for the big day.<\/p>\n
“This is a family tradition. We’ve been doing it for over 10 years. I think these guys have been out here since they were babies, and we do this every year, rain or shine,” said Pomona resident Eric Farr.<\/p>\n
The rain won’t dampen their celebration, but it certainly has reduced the number of people claiming their front row seat for the Rose parade. There’s more covered chairs along Colorado Boulevard than actual campers.<\/p>\n
Authorities are out enforcing the rules as no tents or pop-ups are allowed along the route. It’s been two decades since it rained on the world-famous Rose Parade.<\/p>\n
But those with campers and RVs, staying nice and dry.<\/p>\n
“We have all the perks it’s the best ever, but it’s the best way to ring in the new year,” said Riverside resident Stacie Ontko.<\/p>\n