PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Anti-Wall Street demonstrators are not officially part of this year's Rose Parade, but that's not stopping them from joining in.

Activists with the Occupy movement say they are planning to turn out en masse at Monday's parade accompanied by their own floats of sorts, as well as banners and drums.

Pete Thottam, organizer of Occupy Rose Parade, says activists will be as peaceful and non-violent as possible.

The 122-year-old parade is renowned for its sunny extravaganza of elaborate floral floats, prancing ponies and spirited marching bands. However political statements are nothing new to the New Year's tradition.

Bill Flinn, executive director of the Tournament of Roses., says the parade's overall message is nonpolitical and focuses on uniting people from all walks of life.