[Photos] 2008 Rose Parade

My Xmas pretty much sucked (family member in the hospital - but they're doing better now) but my New Year's trip was much better. Ms. Smith and I made our way out to sunny Southern California and proceeded to eat, drink and be merry. And even though it pretty much forced us to celebrate New Year's on East Coast time, the highlight of the trip was taking in the Rose Parade in Pasadena. I can't remember the last time I saw so many people at a particular event. It was a bit overwhelming. But the floats and marching bands were pretty awesome.

And while I was taking it all in, this song was playing on the iPod in my mind:

[MP3] Elliott Smith | Rose Parade (Live on KNDD)