PASADENA, Calif.—Join Pasadena Mayor Victor M. Gordo for the Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. Bring family and friends to this free celebration featuring local singers and dancers. The mayor will light the City’s official tree at 6 p.m., so come early for parking and a prime viewing spot at City Hall. If you have the means, please help Pasadena Fire Department give local underserved children and teens a...
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Public Invited to "Coffee With Community Services" Event
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered PASADENA, Calif.—Community members are invited to enjoy “Coffee with Community Services” at the Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event, hosted by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCS), will showcase the wide range of community services available, including assistance with landlord/tenant disputes, immigration services, small claims, and social security appeal forms; and support with applications for government assistance programs for...
Pasadena Celebrates Latino Heritage Month
PASADENA, Calif.—Join the City of Pasadena and the Latino Heritage Committee for Pasadena’s 23rd annual Latino Heritage Celebration. Due to COVID-19, this year’s celebration does not include a parade or festival but instead features an entire month of FREE, family-friendly virtual and outdoor events. All events comply with Pasadena Public Health Department COVID-19 protocols: Virtual Event: Make Your Own Piñata Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. Let’s make a piñata! Participants will craft a handmade piñata which is sure to be...
Free E-Waste Recycling and Document Shredding Event Feb. 8
PASADENA, Calif.—Residents can safely dispose of electronic waste and have personal and business documents shredded from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8. This e-waste event will be held in Parking Lot I, south of Rose Bowl Stadium near Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. Shredding trucks and e-waste collection sites will be arranged at different stations in Parking Lot I. Look for signs directing you to the event. Motorists and bicyclists are advised to use caution while traveling...
2nd Annual Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival Saturday, Nov. 9
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena, in partnership with Triumph Foundation, a nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of people living with disabilities, is hosting the 2nd annual Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Brookside Park. The festival will feature more than 10 adaptive recreational sporting events that are open to the general public and free to participate. The adaptive sports include hand cycling, wheelchair rugby, pickle ball, beep baseball, tennis, boccia,...
City Salutes Veterans With Program and Flyover
PASADENA, Calif.—The public is invited to salute our military veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a welcome by Mayor Terry Tornek. Immediately following, there will be a call to colors with the Blair High School JROTC Color Guard; the singing of the national anthem by Monet Bagneris; and the Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force anthems will be played, with veterans standing for...
Free Family Fun at Upcoming Fall Festival and Día de los Muertos Celebrations
PASADENA, Calif.—The City’s Human Services and Recreation Department has some exciting events lined up to celebrate the fall season. First up is the City’s annual Fall Festival, which takes place this Saturday, October 26, from 2-6 p.m. at Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St.; followed by Día de los Muertos on Friday, November 1, from 5-8 p.m. at Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St. Head to Victory Park this Saturday for a fun-filled afternoon with activities for the whole family....
21st Annual Latino Heritage Parade and Festival Saturday, Oct. 19
PASADENA, Calif.—Join the free family fun at the 21st annual Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Committee. More than 2,000 participants and spectators are expected to attend this year's parade and festival. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Los Robles Avenue and Prescott Street, heading south on Los Robles and ending at Villa-Parke Community Center,...
Pasadena Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month with Free Mental Health Day Event Saturday, May 18
PASADENA, Calif.—Teens and adults are invited to learn about the challenges, societal stigmas, treatment options and other issues related to mental health and wellness at Pasadena’s Mental Health Day. The free, educational event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at Pasadena Public Library, 285 E. Walnut St. See event agenda. Pasadena Mental Health Day 2019: "HOME: A State of Mind - Helpful Opportunities for Mental Health Education” is designed to increase awareness of mental illness...
Traffic Advisory and Road Closures for Major Events Saturday, May 18
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena reminds the public about the following road closures and other event information for the Amgen Tour of California on Saturday, May 18. The final stage of the Amgen Tour will depart Santa Clarita around 9 a.m., and riders are expected to enter Pasadena city limits by noon. 10,000 spectators are expected to gather at Rose Bowl Stadium for the exciting finish of America’s largest and most prestigious professional cycling race. On event day only, the...