Although the B-2 bomber flyover was delayed at the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade, which put Rainbow’s Brown family in a better position to see the flyover, the Browns themselves encountered minimal obstacles during the Rose Parade.

“It was a good parade. The weather was great. You couldn’t ask for anything more,” said Lori Brown.

Lori and her parents, Jerry and Colleen, rode with the Spirit of the West Riders equestrian unit during the 5.5-mile New Year’s Day parade.

“It was a perfect parade as far as I’m concerned,” Jerry said.

“The weather was really nice; the crow...