Since you have to arrive and find parking before dawn, that is the cold part. It’s so doable if you’re from a colder clime. If you’re from here, it’s freezing, though down and mittens and snow boots will keep you warm. It’s very fun to do and one day I want to do it again. The floats are absolutely AMAZING with the naked eye. No photo or best tv does it service.
Yes, I can tell watching on TV that you miss a lot of detail not being there in person.