Visit Pasadena Winter 2019-2020 Tip Sheet
Pasadena is home to a variety of events this winter and to assist with editorial stories and calendar listings you have coming up, below is a list of public events, concerts and experiences taking place through March 19, 2020 in Pasadena.
EVENTS and ACTIVITIES Live on Green – December 29-31, 2019: The three-day family festival helps to kick off Pasadena’s New Year’s Day events for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/liveon-green/ Bricks LA – January 11-12, 2020: Come share your love of LEGO® and discover hundreds of fan created models in over 19,000 square feet of display space. Shop the vendor area with new, used, and vintage LEGO® sets, minifi gures, jewelry, gifts, and unique brick accessories. Learn about the brick community and building techniques in panels and discussions. Be inspired to build your own creations in the play area. http://www.bricksla.com/ Pasadena Comic and Toy Show – January 19, 2020: The Pasadena Comic and Toy Show is a one-day comic book and toy culture event featuring more than 75 comic book and toy vendors along with artists, creators, some celebrity guests and panels. http://pasadenacomicandtoyshow. com/ Pasadena Half Marathon and 5K – January 19, 2020: Enjoy a morning sprint or jog through beautiful Pasadena, passing landmarks like the Rose Bowl Stadium, Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena Convention Center and Caltech before a majestic fi nish on the fi eld at the world-famous Rose Bowl. All participants will receive a race shirt, fi nishers medal, post-race refreshments and a truly unforgettable race experience. https://www.pasadenahalf.com/ Antiquarian Book Fair – February 7-9, 2020: Featuring over 150 booksellers from the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), this three-day event is recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world. The 53rd California International Antiquarian Book Fair in Pasadena California, is excited to feature Women’s Suffrage in the United States, a celebration of the science fi ction and fantasy writer Ray Bradbury and the continued support of the California’s Young Book Collector’s Prize. Visitors can see, learn about, and purchase the fi nest in rare books, manuscripts, autographs, maps, fine prints, photographs, ephemera, and more. https://www. eventbrite.com/e/53rd-californiainternational-antiquarian-book-fairtickets-68537901709?aff=pcc Black History Parade and Festival – February 15, 2020: The Human Services and Recreation Department and volunteer Black History Parade and Festival Planning Committee will host the annual Pasadena Black History Parade and Festival. A full schedule of events celebrates the achievements of and recognizes African Americans in U. S. History. Pasadena is proud to host one of the largest Black History parades in Southern California. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m., and a festival at Robinson Park immediately follows the parade. https://www.cityofpasadena.net/human-services/ TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® EVENTS Tournament of Roses® SIP & SAVOR – December 28-30, 2019: Eat, drink and celebrate at the Tournament of Roses® SIP & SAVOR, where the spirit of SoCal food, wine and entertainment come alive over three days in the shadow of the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium. https://tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/tournament-ofroses-sip-savor/ Tournament of Roses® Float Decorating – December 28-31, 2019: Experience the magic of the fl oats before they make their debut in the 2020 Rose Parade presented by Honda. During the fi nal stages of preparation, a variety of seeds, bark, fruits and vegetables, grasses and of course, fl owers are being applied to the fl oats by experienced professionals as well as hard working volunteers. https://tournamentofroses.com/eventscalendar/decorating-places/ Equestfest – December 29, 2019: Watch beautiful horses and talented riders perform drills and dances and demonstrate trick riding and roping. Attendees can also stroll through the stables, talk to riders and learn about the various equipment that the riders use. Also, learn about many different breeds of horses while enjoying the vendor court, displays, great music, food and drinks. https://tournamentofroses.com/eventscalendar/equestfest-presented-bywells-fargo/ Bandfest – December 29-30, 2019: Bandfest presented by REMO will feature the outstanding bands selected to participate in the 2020 Rose Parade. Over the course of two days, each band, along with its auxiliary performers, will present the fi eld show that has led to its success. https://tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/bandfest-presentedby-remo/ Rose Bowl Bash – December 31, 2019: The Rose Bowl Bash is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates college football and the excitement of the Rose Bowl Game. The one-day event will take place at The Bloc plaza (Hope and 7th Street) in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The event is free to the public and includes a beer garden, games, exclusive Rose Bowl Game merchandise, photo activations that include the Rose Bowl Game trophy, and entertainment—including a DJ booth and participation from team bands and cheer squads. Other local merchants will also be available to attendees. https://tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/rose-bowl-bash/ 131st Annual Tournament of Roses® Parade – January 1, 2020: Located along Colorado Boulevard, and flanked by VIP grandstand seating for the best views, the midwinter festival celebrates the best of Pasadena, where whimsical, fl oral covered floats, massive marching bands, decked-out horses and other ornate participants parade for fi ve and a half miles, led by 2020 grand marshals Rita Moreno (actress, EGOT recipient), Gina Torres (actress) and Laurie Hernandez (2016 Olympic gymnast, author, philanthropist). This year’s parade theme, “The Power of Hope,” encourages people to aspire to do better and never give up hope. https://tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/the-130th-roseparade/ 106th Rose Bowl Game – January 1, 2020: The game will feature a traditional matchup of teams from the Pac-12 and Big Ten. Come early and enjoy pre-game activities including tailgates, Rose Queen and Royal Court appearances, and more. Teams will be announced in December. https://tournamentofroses.com/eventscalendar/the-106th-rose-bowl-game/ Tournament of Roses Post Parade Viewing – January 1-2, 2020: Post Parade is a great way to view the fl oats up close following the Rose Parade and see the workmanship that went into each entry. These beautiful masterpieces will be parked along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards spanning over two miles. Tournament volunteers “white suiters” will be on hand with helpful information about the float process. https://tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/post-parade-ashowcase-of-floats/ MUSEUMS/GARDENS: Moonlight Forest Magical Lantern Art Festival through January 12, 2020: Moonlight Forest is a fantasy of lights that takes you to new places. Dive under the sea with exotic fi sh and a giant shark in the new Ocean Visions exhibit. Next step into a winter wonderland with the new Polar Dreams experience featuring playful penguins and cuddly sled dogs. Enjoy other themes and entertainment by live acrobats, dancers and other performers plus free parking. https://www.arboretum.org/moonlight-forestmagical-lantern-art-festival/ Noon Year’s Eve at Kidspace Museum – December 31, 2019: Kidspace is the place to celebrate the new year early with the whole family. Ring in the (almost) new year with live DJ’s, party hats and more as Kidspace counts down to the stroke of noon. https://www.kidspacemuseum.org/ ArtNight Pasadena – March 13, 2020: ArtNight Pasadena occurs twice per year (March and October), where the city’s most prominent museums and cultural institutions open their doors for free and offer special programming. Attendance reaches 28,000. Complimentary shuttles are available to transport visitors around to different venues. Begin your evening at any one of the venues on the shuttle route and make your way around until your back at your starting point. http://www.artnightpasadena.org/ The Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau is a non-profit marketing organization dedicated to promoting Pasadena as a leading meeting, convention and leisure travel destination. With over 650 restaurants, more per capita than New York City, for guests to enjoy, including shopping and entertainment, Pasadena offers something for everyone. For more information about planning a trip to Pasadena, contact the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 307-7977 or log on to www.VisitPasadena.com. |
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