2008 New Years Parade & Game -  Protocol 

The following are rules, regulations and city ordinances that govern the Rose Parade.  All laws will be strictly enforced, including laws governing public behavior and the use of drugs and alcohol.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Viewing the Parade - A permanent position on the sidewalk may be maintained along the parade route beginning at noon on Monday, December 31, 2007. Anyone sitting or loitering on the Parade Route prior to this time will be asked to leave.
   

• Overnight Camping - Overnight camping is permitted only on the night of December 31, 2007 (New Year's Eve). 

• Moving out to the Blue Line -The “Blue Line” is the honor line.  All persons and property such as blankets, chairs, etc., must remain on the curb and are not permitted in the street until 11:00 p.m. on December 31,  2007.  At that time spectators may move out to the honor line.   

• Fires/Barbeques - Fires along the Parade Route will only be permitted at the discretion of the Pasadena Fire Department providing all conditions prove safe. NO fires will be allowed if windy conditions exist. If conditions permit, fires will only be allowed in approved fire safe containers which are off the ground. The Pasadena Fire Department will issue citations to violators.
   

WHAT YOU CANNOT DO

• Fireworks - Fireworks are prohibited in the City of Pasadena except as a part of scheduled official events.  

• Vehicles - Vehicles obstructing emergency lanes will be towed. Temporary no parking signs will be posted and strictly enforced.    

• Ladders & Scaffolds  - Ladders and scaffolds are not allowed.  

• Couches, mattresses and boxes  - Couches, mattresses or boxes of any type that can be used as stools or seats are prohibited.  

• Saving Space  -  Saving space by marking or tying off an area is not allowed. All ropes, tape or other markings will be removed by  Pasadena Police Department patrols. Rule of thumb, one person must be present at all times with every five chairs in place.

• Unoccupied Chairs/Personal Belongings -  Unoccupied or extra chairs will be confiscated.  Unattended personal property will also be removed from the parade route.

• Selling public space - Selling public space other than grandstand seating is illegal and violators will be arrested. 

• Tents, Pop Ups, Umbrellas and Tarps  - Tents, Pop Ups, tarps, beach/patio umbrellas or similar structures are not allowed.  

• Throwing Objects - Throwing any object at or from a vehicle is unlawful, including seemingly harmless items such as tortillas, water, marshmallows, flowers, "Silly String", etc., is prohibited.  

• Horns - It is illegal to buy, sell or give away horns along the parade route.

• Selling items - It is illegal to sell any items along the parade route without a permit.  Violators will be arrested and their items confiscated. Walking in the street and/or selling in the street is not permitted.

SECURITY

Enhanced security measures will be in effect on the parade route and very evident.  Because of the large crowds present, Pasadena Police Officers will resolve problems
quickly and remove from the scene anyone violating the law or disturbing the peace.   

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

• Open containers and consumption of alcohol on public streets, sidewalks or in any public area at any time, including New Years is prohibited.  Violators will be subject to arrest.

• The legal drinking age in California is 21.  If you are in possession of any alcoholic beverage, you may be arrested along with the person who supplied you with the alcohol.

• Drug laws are strictly enforced, any person possessing, using or selling illegal  drugs will be arrested.

• Individuals who cannot exercise proper control or judgment due to being  intoxicated or under the influence of drugs will likely be arrested.

• Officer's will be on high alert for driver's who are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.  Don't drive intoxicated - you will be arrested.

 CONSIDER THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS

• Disorderly Conduct - Disturbing the peace by making unreasonable noise, using offensive language that could cause a violent reaction, fighting or challenging someone to fight in a public place is unlawful. 

• Failure to Disperse  - Failure to disperse, leave or breakup a gathering when ordered to do so by a peace officer is unlawful.

• Trespassing -  You can be charged with trespassing if you remain on private or public property after being asked to leave by an officer or the property owner.

• Assault -  Attempting or threatening to commit injury to another person is a crime.

• Assault with a deadly weapon - Threatening anyone with a weapon that could produce serious injury is unlawful.

• Battery -  You could be charged with battery, by touching someone without his or her consent.

• Carrying concealed weapons - Carrying a gun, knife, or other weapon that is not exposed to public view is illegal. 

• Reckless driving -  Driving with a "willful and wanton disregard for public safety" is considered reckless under the law. 

JUVENILES AND CURFEW

• Juveniles & Curfew - Individuals under the age of 17, must be with a parent, guardian or other responsible person over the age of 18 after 10:00 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.  Unsupervised juveniles may be detained until a parent or guardian can be contacted.