Photo Essay: Patrolling the Rose Parade with American Red Cross

Michelle Ho, Editor-in-Chief • January 27, 2026

Jan. 1, 2026 | 4:36 a.m.

American Red Cross First Aid Stations started setting up at 4:30 a.m. (Michelle Ho)

Jan. 1, 2026 | 5:16 a.m.

I was in charge of radio and communications with MedCom, which meant keeping tabs on the radio and keeping it dry! (Michelle Ho)

Jan. 1, 2026 | 6:53 a.m.

Around 6:45 a.m., an intense downpour began–our tent flooded (Michelle Ho)

Jan. 1, 2026 | 9:15 a.m.

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During our initial patrols in the rain, our patrol lead (an EMT with years of Rose Parade and Red Cross experience) promised that the rain always cleared once the floats reached our station. True to his word, it slowed to a drizzle as floats paraded past. (Michelle Ho)

Jan. 1, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.

Arcadia High School Band marched in the Rose Parade this year! (Michelle Ho)

Jan. 1, 2026 | 9:55 a.m.

I saw friends and family–including my family–came to support their parade members (Michelle Ho)

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