Colorado Boulevard on New Year’s Eve, 2023 (Photo – Staff)
Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena is famous for its Old Pasadena shops lining its sidewalks.
By News Desk
On New Year’s Eve 2023, we started strolling the famous Boulevard. It began to resemble a war torn zone. People bring all kinds of stuff to make their overnight stay bearable in anticipation of the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day.
The Parade on the Boulevard will be beamed out to more than 125 countries all over the world.
The Boulevard is jammed packed with cars. Residents and visitors are advised to take Green and Union (one way streets) as they’re designed to alleviate traffic.
Merchandise locations are sprinkled throughout the Boulevard. Eric (last name withheld) said he will be closing shop shortly after 6:00 pm. He’ll be back at 4:00 am as he expects the sales to pick up by then. Sarah Soucey, from Sun City, has been coming to the parade for 41 years. “It’s a family tradition,” she said. Jessica and her husband (who grew up in Pasadena) have been coming to the parade for 8 years, since their first son was born.
As music was emanating from car stereos and hand held devices, people were lining up to eat at local eateries or street food vendors.
At Allen and Colorado Blvd, NYE 2023 (Photo – Staff)
At PCC,, NYE 2023 (Photo – Staff)
Some brought umbrellas, can you spot them? (Photo – Staff)
Some brought campers (Photo – Staff)
…and some brought a lighted tent and a drum set! (Photo – Staff)
Why not? (Photo – Staff)
Hyatt Hotel Pasadena workers on strike (Photo – Staff)
Yes, the City asked for no open fire containers but…it will be 44 degrees at night, have a heart (and a fire extinguisher nearby) (Photo – Staff)
One is playing cards, the other is checking a cell phone! There’s hope for humanity (Photo – Staff)
An Amazon Fresh dolly in Old Pasadena distributing bags full of candy, water, wipes and a coupon to campers! (Photo – Staff)
This is the time when our Boulevard resembles a war zone (Photo – Staff)
What’s a parade without merch? (Photo – Staff)
Sarah Soucey from Sun City (Photo – Staff)
Only on the Boulevard! You should hear the music coming out of this vehicle’s speakers (Photo – Staff)
Apple cider bottles for midnight. We hope! (Photo – Staff)
Jessica and kids from Palmdale (Photo – Staff)
John and Mary came from Chino to taste the hot dog, oh and to watch the parade (Photo – Staff)
Pasadena residents Christie, Regan, Janet and Bob are waiting in line to get inside ‘Mi Piace’ for dinner (Photo – Wafic)
Delivery anyone? (Photo – JerryShots)
Night traffic on the Bouolevard (Photo – JerryShots)
Anti vehicle barriers (Photo – JerryShots)
Floats lining up for a morning debut at the Parade (Photo – JerryShots)
Next article: The 5k Run at the stroke of midnight on the Boulevard.
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