I grew up in South Pasadena and spent every new years day at the parade. My friends and I use to get up at 3AM and walk up to the parade route.

That ride sounds like fun, but maybe too early in the day. I'm going to be at a wedding the night before . . . and may need the morning to recover!

(Rose Bowl Parade?) This is a long standing pet peeve of mine, The Rose Parade was around long before any bowl games. It just drives me nuts when people combine the two.