Petals and perseverance! The Rose Parade floats roll into Pasadena, braving a SoCal storm to ring in the new year through rain or shine. 🌹☔ But will the rain dampen the celebration? Tonight at 10 p.m. on ABC7. https://abc7.la/49meIdn | ABC7

For the first time in its 137-year history, the Rose Parade featured oyster shells on a float, and they came straight from Louisiana. 🌹🦪 Thanks to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, which donated the shells as part of their work to restore our coast by rebuilding oyster reefs and protecting our waterways. Our “From Gulf to Gumbo” float celebrates the waters, culture, and cuisine that make Louisiana one of a kind, and sharing that story of teamwork on such an iconic state made it even