Overnight Camping Begins on Dec. 31, Here Are The Rules

Overnight camping for the Tournament of Roses begins on Dec. 31.

A position on the sidewalk may be maintained along the parade route beginning at noon, Tuesday, December 31.

Pasadena’s Fire and Police Departments have issued the following safety tips for the overnight campers who will line the 5.5 miles down the Colorado Boulevard route.

“All persons and property, such as blankets, chairs and personal items, must remain on the curb until 11 p.m. At that time, spectators may move out to the blue ‘Honor Line’ but not past it,” according to a release issued by Pasadena Police and Fire Departments.

Small, professionally-manufactured barbecues elevated at least one foot off the ground are allowed on the parade route as long as they are 25 feet from buildings and other combustibles. A fire extinguisher must be readily available.

Minors under the age of 18 may be on the parade route from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. only if they are supervised by an adult.

Parade goers are being told to dress for cold weather and to report suspicious activities and packages to emergency authorities.

In case of emergency, call 911 and know the cross streets from where you are calling. For non-emergencies, call (626) 744-4241.

You cannot appear in the parade if you have not been approved.

Stay off the street and do not pass the blue “Honor Line.”

Tents, sofas, and boxes of any type that can be used as stools or seats are prohibited along the route.

Unoccupied chairs are not allowed and will be removed from the parade route.

Bonfires are strictly prohibited and considered “illegal burns.” Fireworks are also prohibited except as part of official scheduled events.

No items may be sold along the parade route without a City permit. Selling space along the parade route, other than grandstand seating, is illegal.

It is illegal to buy, sell, or give away horns on the parade route. No public areas—sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, or ramps—may be blocked or roped off.

No ladders or scaffolding may be used as elevation for viewing the activities. Only officially certified and properly identified service animals are allowed along the parade or at the game; keep all other pets safe at home.

Throwing objects onto the parade route—or at passing vehicles or pedestrians the night before the parade—is dangerous and prohibited.

Violators will be cited and their property will be seized. Unauthorized vehicles obstructing emergency travel lanes or parked in restricted areas will be towed at owners’ expense. No exceptions.

Open containers of alcohol are illegal on public streets, sidewalks, and all other public areas. Violators will be cited or arrested.

The throwing of any objects into the roadway or parade route, including seemingly harmless items such as tortillas, marshmallows, or flowers, is prohibited.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) will be in place for both the parade and Rose Bowl Game. Anyone who attempts to fly a drone will be subject to fine, arrest, and/or imprisonment.

Information about the TFR and all federal drone regulations can be found on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website: FAA.gov.

The Pasadena Fire Department responds to more than twice the number of calls on parade day compared to any other day.