Free Parking in Pasadena on Thanksgiving

(Photo – © Jonathan Edewards)

Pasadena City Hall and most City services will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

By New Desk

Parking

All parking meters, not posted as “No Parking”, will be free and time limits will not be enforced. All other parking regulations, including red curb violations and blocking fire hydrants, will be enforced on that day. Make sure you read the posted signs on the streets. Regular enforcement resumes Friday, Nov. 29.

Police

Pasadena Fire and Police Departments will continue to be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic, and other emergency services. Always call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. For non-emergencies, call (626) 744-4241. If you “See Something, Say Something.” The police department’s records section will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, and will reopen Monday, December 2.

PWP

For power emergencies should call the Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP) at (626) 744-4673. For water-related emergencies, call (626) 744-4138. PWP’s Customer Service Call Center will be closed for the holiday, but customers can access their accounts and make payments through the automated phone system at (626) 744-4005 or online.

CSC

The City Service Center (CSC) will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 29. Individuals can contact the CSC via the web or by calling (626) 744-7311.

Trash collection

Regular trash and recycling collection for Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, will occur on Friday, November 29, and Friday’s collection will occur on Saturday, November 30.

The City’s permit and payment centers will also be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. Online permitting services are available 24/7 at this link.

Transit

Pasadena Transit and Dial-A-Ride buses will not operate on Thursday, November 28, but will resume regular service on Friday, November 29. All parking meters are free and parking time limits will not be enforced on Thanksgiving Day, but shoppers are advised that all regular meter enforcement will resume Friday, November 29. Violations for overnight parking restrictions, red curb parking, and blocking fire hydrants will continue to be issued on both days.

Libraries and Recs

All Pasadena Public Library sites will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, and will remain closed the following two days.

All recreation and community centers operated by the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, but all parks will be open for picnics, fun, and play. No site reservations are accepted for the holiday.