Tips for watching the Tournament of Roses parade on New Year's Day


	Tips for watching the Tournament of Roses parade on New Year's Day

Jenhahaha

12-15-2008 10:28 AM

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new years, rose bowl, tournament of roses, parade, pasadena, california, tips

Jenhahaha says:

If you're going to Pasadena to watch the Rose Bowl Parade in person, here are around 10 very useful tips for best enjoying yourself there.

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