From this mom, a behind-the-scenes look at the 136th Rose Parade (and a few memories)
The evidence of their vigil lies neat around them: sleeping bags, coolers, small tables heaped with water bottles, a tray of Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies, a silver paper hat: “Happy New Year!” A police car sits in the middle of Colorado Boulevard and Marengo Avenue, its occupant standing right outside.