For the first time since 1945, the Rose Parade in Pasadena has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite that, enthusiasts still planned to cruise the parade route on New Year’s Eve and Day, as they have done for decades. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)Lowriders line up before the traditional New Year’s Eve cruise of the Rose Parade route in Pasadena. For the first time since 1945, the Rose Parade has been canceled. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)With the Rose Parade canceled, a prime spot for viewing the annual event on Colorado Boulevard is empty.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 01, 2021 07:05 UTC