So I just looked at the recommendations from the Wisconsin folks in the link a few posts down.
This may be a great option if you want to look at renting an RV and parking it in the Rose Bowl parking.
I did two nights with four people, and it appears to be a bit less expensive than a hotel, but there would be a bit higher parking for the two nights at the Rose Bowl. Could easily get up, walk to the Rose Bowl parade, walk back, tailgate, go to the game, then just wait it out until the next morning to leave.
Some of these RV rentals have really high fees, but i found one for two nights $333 total incl taxes and fees. Some were in the $750 range for two nights and about $300 of that was owner fees. They advertised $125 a night but got you on those added fees.
Most include 4 hours per night of generator, and are about $3 hr if you go above that. And some will even deliver it to you. My problem is where do i park my car?
Just a thought for those thinking of avoiding the hassle and focusing solely on the Rose Bowl Game and Parade. Thsi might be a hassle free way to do it.