Rose Parade kicks off under sunny Pasadena skies

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Flower-decked floats, marching bands and equestrian units are moving through Pasadena, California, as the 127th Rose Parade kicks off under cloudless blue skies.
Enthusiastic fans determined not to let security fears or frigid weather get in the way of enjoying the New Year’s Day ritual camped overnight to claim front-row spots.
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The temperature at the parade’s start barely topped 40 degrees but spectators were shedding la