Hit-Boy poses during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards Pre-Telecast at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on February 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. Image credit: Rick Diamond/ WireImage PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is proud to announce that Grammy award-winning rapper and producer Hit-Boy will perform at the City’s 15th annual Juneteenth celebration scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Hit-Boy has crafted forward-looking beats for...
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City of Pasadena Announces Pride Month Schedule of Events
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is hosting a variety of events throughout June in celebration of Pride Month. This year's events reinforce the City's commitment to promoting equality and inclusivity for all. Festivities kick off with the raising of the Pride flag at City Hall on June 1, a symbolic gesture of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Additional events during Pride Month include live music performances, book discussions, a movie showing, arts & crafts activities, and more. "We are proud...
City of Pasadena Seeks Community Input in Recruitment of Next Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena invites community members to provide input on the key attributes, experience and background they would like the next director of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCS) to possess in order to best serve the needs of the community. A virtual Microsoft Teams meeting will be held Wednesday, May 24, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. so that community members may share their thoughts. Appointed by the city manager, the director of PRCS is responsible...
City of Pasadena Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May. This is a time to honor and recognize the contributions of the AAPI community that shapes the rich cultural tapestry of our city and nation. Pasadena Public Library, Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, and The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library are offering a month-long series of in-person and virtual activities and events to celebrate AAPI heritage, history and...
Community Invited to Tunes, Toys and Trees Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting at La Pintoresca Park
PASADENA, Calif.—Come one, come all to the Tunes, Toys and Trees holiday concert and tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10, 4-7 p.m., at La Pintoresca Park, 45 E. Washington Blvd. Enjoy a variety of festive activities at this fun-filled, family-friendly event, including a “lil elves” play zone for toddlers, a toy giveaway and free photos with Santa, arts & crafts provided by Armory Center for the Arts, and the tree lighting ceremony with Councilmember Tyron Hampton. The concert will...
City Hosts First-ever Giggles & Screams Halloween Block Party
PASADENA Calif.—Join the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) for a howling good time during its newest event, Giggles & Screams, on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 3-8 p.m. at La Pintoresca Park, 45 E. Washington Blvd. This event is free and open to the public. Roam through the haunted house, ride the trackless train of fright, and prowl through the trunk-or-treat area! Enjoy carnival games and FANG-tastic song hits played by the DJ. Whether you’re looking for giggles or...
Latino Heritage Parade and Festival Scheduled For Saturday, Oct. 1
PASADENA, Calif.—Celebrate the 24th annual Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Committee. The parade and festival have showcased Latino history and culture through its mission to promote and provide educational cultural programs to Pasadena residents and surrounding cities. This year’s theme, "De Colores // An Array of Colors," recognizes the...
Celebrate Fiestas Patrias This Friday, Sept. 16
PASADENA, Calif.—The grand fiesta is back! Join us Friday, Sept. 16, between 5-9 p.m. at Villa Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St., 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 American culture. Enjoy the crowning of the queen and court by City officials, the parade of flags, children's activities, live music by Nueva Dimension Norteña, and traditional dances, including ballet folklórico performed by...
Free Boxing Show Returns to Pasadena’s Iconic City Hall
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will host its 7th annual Centennial Square Boxing Show, featuring a full-scale boxing ring, in front of City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Friday, Aug. 26, from 7 - 11 p.m. This free, family-friendly event features 12 bouts of action-packed, Olympic-style boxing, with both male and female competitors ages 8 and older. The evening kicks off with the national anthem and a color guard presentation from Pasadena's 2nd Battalion,...
City of Pasadena Celebrates Juneteenth
PASADENA, Calif.—Join the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Pasadena’s Black History Month Committee for the 14th annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, news reached Texas and, upon learning they were free, former slaves immediately began celebrating with prayer, feasting, song and...