The Pasadena Rose Parade returns Monday sans pandemic restrictions for the first time in three years amid concerns of a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
— returns Monday without pandemic restrictions for the first time in three years amid concerns of a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.“strongly recommending” that people wear masks indoors and on public transit regardless of vaccination status, following an increase of COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving.that encouraged people to become fully vaccinated against the coronavirus and the flu at least two weeks before the event.
City officials said open-air events such as the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game ease concerns of viruses spreading, but they advise people to wash their hands often, stay home if sick and wear masks. “With rising rates of COVID-19 and other illnesses in our community, we join the Pasadena Public Health Department in strongly recommending that attendees to Tournament of Roses events practice precautions to keep everyone protected against COVID-19, flu and other illnesses,” David Eads, chief executive of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, said in a written statement.
For thousands of people around the country, the Rose Parade is a New Year’s Day tradition. In recent years, the festivities have become aThe parade theme in its 134th year is “Turning the Corner,” a celebration of the potential each new year brings. And after nearly three years of gloom, people are ready to embrace that expression.
“Whether that corner is actual or figurative — we all enjoy the opportunity of a fresh start,” Amy Wainscott, president of the 2023 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Assn., said in a statement. “Turning a corner means rising above — alone, or with family, friends and community.”decorated with bright garden-fresh flowers, marching bands and cavalcades of equestrians will proceed along the 5½-mile route through Pasadena.
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