Every Rose Parade brings with it “The Moment.” Usually more than one — a lot more.
The towering floral dragon that really spewed flames. The performer who connected with the cheering fans — on Colorado Boulevard or on a sofa somewhere. The high-stepping band boasting more brassy energy than the floats have petals.
The parade rolls at 8 a.m. with live coverage on ABC, KTLA 5, NBC, Univision, RFD-TV, the Cowboy and Cowgirl Channels, and Great American Family. And we know there will be herds of horses, marching bands, the regal Rose Court, myriad parade dignitaries and the other usual delights.
But which entries will spur the moments that stick in the psyches beyond Jan. 1, 2024, for the 50 million folks tuning in? For a certain answer, call us at 10:05 a.m. on Monday.
In the meantime, here are some things that seem worthy of your attention on Monday morning, so time your potty breaks accordingly.
Here are 10 things to watch for during the 2024 Rose Parade:
The Skies
This is the topic on which every Rose fan is an amateur historian. Tilt your head toward the clouds and your parade-watching partner will bleat “It hasn’t rained on the parade since 2006. And it’s rained on the 135-year-old event only 10 times in its history.” All true. It SELDOM rains on this parade.
So welcome to our annual conversation on the weather. So far: Forecasters are calling for a 20% chance of showers in the morning, according to the National Weather Service. So we may get to see some umbrella-toting princesses and piccolo-players in ponchos.
Keep it all in perspective. Sure, a shower in Pasadena is history. But in some parts of the country, they’re dealing with blizzards, black ice and brownouts. Here, we get moistened mums and dripping daisies.
The Tunes
The theme this year is “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language,” so expect even more melodies than usual.
This year’s high-profile performers include Destiny’s Child veteran Michelle…
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