As hundreds of thousands of people descend on Pasadena for the 136th annual Rose Parade, more than 1,200 federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies, as well as fire personnel, will also be on site and working to keep the grand event safe.
The theme for the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade is “Best Day Ever!” and while city officials hope that’s the case, they are also encouraging all spectators to follow the rules, especially the no-fly zone.
“We really want to emphasize no drones,” City of Pasadena Spokesperson Lisa Derderian told KTLA’s Shelby Nelson. “We have zero tolerance for that.”
Derderian added that fines for flying drones are hefty, and violators could also face jail.
Law enforcement vans will be dispersed throughout the parade route in case of unruly spectators needing arrest, officials said, and clear barricades will limit people’s access to floats and performers during the parade.
Last year, one woman was taken into custody after ramming her vehicle into some of the barricades.
“Thankfully, these barricades stopped her,” Derderian said. “She could have easily injured if not killed several people in front of her.”
Officials are also reminding parade attendees that they cannot secure an overnight camping spot until Tuesday at noon.
“All persons and property, such as blankets, chairs and personal items, must remain on the curb until 11 p.m.,” Pasadena fire and police officials said. “At that time, spectators may move out to the blue ‘Honor Line’ but not past it.”
Despite all the rules and regulations, paradegoers, like Jan Millard and her husband who flew in from Wyoming to watch their grandson play the euphonium in the parade, are expecting to have a great time.
“Just a little excited, yeah,” Millard told KTLA.
A full list of Rose Parade safety tips, rules and regulations can be found by following this link.