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The 137th Rose Parade<\/b> kicked off on January 1, 2026, in historic wet conditions<\/b>, marking the first rainy parade in 20 years<\/b>. Magic Johnson<\/b>, the legendary Lakers star, led the parade as grand marshal down Colorado Boulevard<\/b>. Despite rain and possible thunderstorms<\/b>, thousands gathered in Pasadena to celebrate this rare combination of tradition and weather.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • This is the 11th time in Rose Parade history<\/b> that rain has fallen during the event<\/li>\n
  • The last wet Rose Parade occurred in 2006<\/b>, making 2026 the first in two decades<\/li>\n
  • Magic Johnson<\/b>, age 66, serves as grand marshal for the 137th Rose Parade<\/b><\/li>\n
  • The parade theme is “The Magic in Teamwork”<\/b>, perfectly coinciding with Johnson’s legendary leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Historic Weather Marks Iconic Pasadena Tradition<\/h2>\n

    Rain threatened the storied Rose Parade for weeks, with forecasters issuing a near 100 percent chance of precipitation<\/b> leading into January 1. The National Weather Service<\/b> predicted moderate to locally heavy rain<\/b> throughout the morning hours. Parade organizers confirmed the show would go on rain or shine, a tradition upheld for over 136 years<\/b> despite extremely rare wet weather.<\/p>\n

    The 5.5-mile route<\/b> along Colorado Boulevard<\/b> in Pasadena<\/b> remained unchanged, with the parade stepping off at 8 a.m. PST (11 a.m. ET)<\/b>. Float organizers<\/b> had prepared extensively, with some floats already in position by midnight on New Year’s Eve. Spectators arrived despite weather<\/b>, armed with ponchos instead of umbrellas, which are prohibited in grandstand seating<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Magic Johnson Leads the Celebration<\/h2>\n

    Earvin “Magic” Johnson<\/b>, the 66-year-old Hall of Famer, perfectly embodied the parade theme of teamwork and excellence. The Los Angeles Lakers legend<\/b> expressed deep honor at the announcement, sharing his childhood memories of watching the Rose Parade and Bowl. Johnson’s selection created a remarkable connection\u2014his name literally appears in the “Magic in Teamwork”<\/b> theme.<\/p>\n

    As grand marshal, Magic Johnson<\/b> led the procession down the historic route, riding atop a specially designed float. The Lakers icon has become a successful businessman and social activist<\/b> since retiring from professional basketball, making him an inspirational figure for both the parade and the accompanying 112th Rose Bowl<\/b> game held the same day.<\/p>\n

    Parade Features and Attractions<\/h2>\n

    The 137th Rose Parade<\/b> showcased flower-covered floats<\/b>, 17 equestrian groups<\/b>, marching bands<\/b> from across the nation, and musical performances. The opening spectacular featured performances from Kiesza<\/b> and Aloe Blacc<\/b>, with additional entertainment from Debbie Gibson<\/b> and Betty Who<\/b>. The parade lineup included dozens of spectacular floats<\/b> and performers celebrating innovation, tradition, and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Feature<\/td>\nDetails<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Parade Route<\/td>\n5.5 miles along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Start Time<\/td>\n8 a.m. PST (11 a.m. ET)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Grand Marshal<\/td>\nMagic Johnson, Lakers Hall of Famer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Weather Forecast<\/td>\nModerate to heavy rain throughout parade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Spectator Experience in Historic Conditions<\/h2>\n

    Spectators<\/b> braved the wet weather<\/b> to experience this once-in-a-generation event. The city of Pasadena<\/b> advised attendees to wear ponchos instead of umbrellas<\/b>, as the implements are prohibited in paid seating areas<\/b>. Rain attendance concerns<\/b> emerged early, with officials noting that wet conditions could reduce crowds from the usual hundreds of thousands<\/b> who line the parade route.<\/p>\n

    Despite these challenges, spirits remained high<\/b> among those camping overnight along Colorado Boulevard<\/b>. The rainy New Year’s<\/b> created an unusual atmosphere, transforming a typically sun-soaked celebration into a historic, memorable experience. Float volunteers<\/b> and organizers worked throughout the wet conditions to maintain the parade’s splendor.<\/p>\n

    How Did This Historic Wet Parade Compare to Tradition?<\/h2>\n

    The Rose Parade<\/b> has only experienced rain 10-11 times total<\/b> in its entire 136-year history<\/b>, with 2006<\/b> being the most recent rainy occasion. This 20-year gap<\/b> made 2026 particularly extraordinary\u2014most attendees had never experienced a wet Rose Parade. The weather forecast uncertainty<\/b> leading into January 1 created unprecedented excitement about whether tradition would prevail over meteorology.<\/p>\n

    Tournament of Roses officials<\/b> confirmed the parade would proceed regardless of weather, staying true to the event’s iron commitment. Floats, bands, equestrian units<\/b>, and performers have weathered the rare rainfall<\/b> before, and January 1, 2026, proved no exception. The historic conditions<\/b> ultimately became part of the parade’s legacy, demonstrating that extraordinary teamwork\u2014fittingly, the year’s theme\u2014helps overcome any obstacle.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • NBC News<\/b> – Rose Parade 2026 weather coverage and official announcements<\/li>\n
    • Daily News<\/b> – Live coverage of the 137th Rose Parade and rain conditions<\/li>\n
    • Tournament of Roses Official<\/b> – Grand marshal selection and parade logistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":31390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Magic Johnson\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/mchvfsi1qyhVgRKLc18Ydabzj7P.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1109795\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Kiesza\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/80AuZl3Cj18yd9Fz693b6n4abkA.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1405530\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Aloe Blacc\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/omrVWsEh237RREqYCAZhoSSAInX.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1036174\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Debbie 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Outside of writing, Jessica is an avid film buff and enjoys discovering new indie movies at local festivals.","url":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/author\/jessica-morrison\/"}]}},"views":87,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31391"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31391\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}