Rose Parade never loses its charm for longtime parade-goer

After several decades of attending the Rose Parade, the event has never lost its shine for 68-year-old Douglas Wallace.

Morrison: The Rose Parade grows up

Pasadena's big street party is finally rolling into the 21st century

Thousands gather for New Year's celebration

The 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena kicked off on a cloudy and cold New Year's Day with the elaborate Dr. Seuss-themed float 'Follow Your Dreams.'

So cold, even Uggie the dog is shivering

Temperatures at the Rose Parade in Pasadena were so chilly, even Uggie the dog appeared to be shivering.

List of float award winners

The Tournament of Roses on New Year's Day announced the winners of the 2013 float awards.

Pasadena police report 22 pre-parade arrests

A total of 22 people were arrested along the Roses Parade route since 6 p.m. Monday evening, the Pasadena Police Department reported.

Dr. Seuss' 'Follow Your Dreams' starts moving

An elaborate Dr. Seuss-themed float launched the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, heralding this year's theme: "Oh, The Places You'll Go!"

Indiana road trippers 'just want to see it in person'

They've driven across country, scaled mountains and gambled in Las Vegas, but their trip wasn't complete without a stop by the parade.

Costa Rican dancers, Salvadoran band join festivities

Huddled about 10 feet from the lead float, a group of Costa Rican folk dancers made last-minute arrangements and hopped in place to warm up.

Joyous chaos on Orange Grove Boulevard

The sun dawned to cloudy skies and a scene of joyous chaos at the intersection of Orange Grove and Del Mar boulevards.

2013 float list and route map

The parade will get under way at 8 a.m. under chilly conditions, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s.

Float operators make last-minute checks

With less than two hours to go before the start of the parade, float operators up and down the line began a high-tech version of kicking the tires.

Competition among overnight campers for best view

As two men donning USC jackets and hats surveyed the sidewalk looking for a place to set down their lawn chairs, Peter Soto eyed the competition.

'Always an adventure with the family,' says camper

Near the beginning of the route, next to a panorama of flowers and sculptures was another elaborate display, including a blue tarp, blankets, sleeping bags...

There's nothing like a roaring fire on a chilly parade route

Just after 2 a.m., Colorado Boulevard saw the clash of two worlds: tipsy revelers spilling out of bars, and freezing campers staking out their spots.

Hurling squishy missiles is a parade-route tradition

Someone had broken the rules of engagement. The egg yolk smeared on the pavement made that much clear.

Horns, kisses and silly string as parade fans greet 2013

As 2013 ticked closer, throngs of people along the parade route began to count down: "Four! Three! Two! One! Happy new year!"

Rose Parade fans stake out prime spots on a chilly night

In less than 12 hours, hundreds of float wheels will grind across the streets of downtown Pasadena.

Banks: Float salutes Korean War vets

Byoung Baek flew out from Rochester, N.Y., on Christmas Day for the Rose Parade. But she didn't come for the weather or the revelry or the spectacle.

Virginia couple to be married on Rose Parade float

A Virginia couple will tie the knot in front of millions of viewers during the 2013 Rose Parade.

Volunteers can still help with Glendale Rose Parade float

For several weeks, hundreds of volunteers have been carefully applying dry materials such as spices, seeds and bark on Glendale's parade float.

Rose Parade forecast: Cold, but clear

It should be mostly clear and brisk by New Year's Day and the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.