Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade 2024

Pasadena Latino Heritage (Photo – cityofpasadena)

Celebrate the 26th Annual Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival on October 5, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

By News Desk

The parade and festival have long celebrated Latino history and culture, fulfilling their mission to promote educational and cultural programs for residents of Pasadena and surrounding cities. This year’s theme, “We Are Pasadena: We Continue to Flourish,” shines a light on a Latino community that is not only growing and thriving but also honoring its roots while enriching the broader tapestry of our city and nation. The event brings together family, friends, warmth, and tradition, enhancing the community with its rich cultural offerings.

More than 2,000 participants and spectators are expected to attend the parade and festival. The parade will begin at the intersection of Los Robles Avenue and Buckeye Street, heading south on Los Robles Avenue and culminating in front of Pasadena City Hall. Following the parade, the festival will feature live entertainment, educational booths, free children’s activities, and food vendors.

This year’s Grand Marshals are Martín Dorado, an educator and beloved teacher at Madison Elementary School, and inspirational NASA astronaut José M. Hernández, a mission specialist on STS-128.

Street Closures

The following streets will be closed for the parade and festival during the times listed. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and use caution while driving through the area.

• Buckeye Street between Madison Avenue and Los Robles Avenue, 6:00 am – 11:30 am
• Los Robles Avenue between Mountain Street and Walnut Street, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Walnut Street between Los Robles Avenue and Garfield Avenue, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
• Garfield Avenue between Thurgood Marshall Street and Union Street, 6:00 am – 5:00 pm

Free Parking

• Pasadena Central Library Parking Lot (270 Garfield Ave.); entrance behind the library, off of Garfield Avenue
• City Parking Lot next to YWCA (255 Union St.); entrance from Union Street
• All Saints Church Parking Lot (200 N. Euclid Ave.); entrance from Euclid Avenue
• Limited street parking is available

Public Transportation Options

• Bike: Use the new Union Street Protected Bikeway to attend the event
• Metro train A-Line (formerly Goldline) Memorial Park Station
• Nearby bus lines:
  • Pasadena Transit Route 10
  • Metro 686
  • Metro 180
  • Foothill Transit 187

For more information, call (626) 744-6530. This event is sponsored by the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival Committee.