Unprecedented rain grounds annual B-2 bomber flight over the Rose Parade, disappointing some fans

The skies were cloudy. The rain was coming down. Bystanders and Pasadena were prepared to hear the thunder, but not from the weather, rather the B-2 bomber flying over to signify the start of the annual Rose Parade.

However because of the first rain in 20 years on the parade, the B-2 bomber was a no go.

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The B-2 bomber moment is typically just a matter of seconds for those who know it’s coming...