Rose Parade Apocalypse

Every year during New Years, Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, CA is home to the famed Rose Parade. The 128 year old, 5.5 mile parade is a spectacle that is viewed by millions worldwide and draws in thousands to witness the parade live. These people, the ones who want to see it live, are special. Front row seats are hard-to-come by, they require camping out all day and all night, turning Colorado Blvd into an event that is not televised and is not widely known. Hundreds of people wander the streets, furnaces are ablaze, bbqs, air mattresses, and blankets are everywhere. The unwritten war begins as bystanders hurl tortillas, marshmallows, mustard, shaving cream, silly string, and even eggs at cars driving down the street. Some of these cars fight back with arsenals of their own. The scene is apocalyptic and fascinating. Hundreds of people, gathered together for warmth, all bets are off. The front row seats are prized and you have to survive the night.