TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE

Parade watchers who venture to Pasadena, Calif., for the 2002 Tournament of Roses parade on New Year's Day can expect tighter security as organizers try to uphold this year's theme "Good Times," following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

"We are expecting the parade to be a safe and secure event," Commander Mary Schander of the Pasadena Police Department told UPI.

Schander said only ticket holders will be able to enter the main viewing bleachers on Colorado and Orange Grove boulevards, and anyone along the parade route is subject to search. She added that people would still be allowed to camp out along the five-mile parade route.

"There have been no threats made against the parade, however, we are in constant contact with the FBI," Schander said.