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,...
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Celebrate Fiestas Patrias This Friday, September 13
PASADENA, Calif.—The public is invited to Pasadena’s free Fiestas Patrias celebration on Friday, September 13, 5-9 p.m., at Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St. Join us as we celebrate the independence of 18 Latin American countries in grand fashion. This family-friendly event highlights the colors, richness and warmth of Latin America culture. Enjoy live music by Ignacio Hernandez with Mariachi Herencia Mexicana, and traditional dances, including ballet folklórico, performed by local community groups. Don’t miss “El Grito” led by...
37th Annual Black History Parade and Festival, Saturday, February 16
PASADENA, Calif.—Celebrate black history, culture and achievements at Pasadena’s 37th annual Black History Parade and Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 16. Join Celebrity Grand Marshal Kaj Goldberg, KTLA weatherman and Pasadena resident, at this festive celebration, which includes one of the biggest and longest-running black history parades in California. More than 80 entries will be featured in the parade, with participants traveling from as far as Bakersfield and San Diego. This year’s event is not...