Festival of Balloons 4th of July Parade (File Photo – City of South Pasadena)
The City of South Pasadena invites the community to attend the Festival of Balloons 4th of July Parade.
By Katlyn Ong
This year’s parade will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, starting at 11:00 am from Diamond Avenue near the Library Community Room and concluding at Garfield Park.
Known for its vibrant and inclusive atmosphere, the parade showcases a diverse lineup of local groups, including Scouts, elected officials, Little League and AYSO teams, service clubs, and volunteers from the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee, who will ride atop the city’s Rose Parade float. A highlight of the parade is always the participation of children from the South Pasadena Library’s Summer Reading Program, marching alongside library staff in a festive display.
The theme for this year’s parade is Unity in Community: One Nation, One Neighborhood, which encourages participants to showcase creativity and togetherness through decorations and music. Parade participants may either walk or ride in a decorated vehicle along the 0.6-mile route.
After the parade, the festivities continue with the Party in the Park at Garfield Park, followed by the spectacular Fireworks Display at South Pasadena High School beginning at 9:00 pm. The evening will also feature a pre-show concert from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm for attendees to enjoy before the fireworks display lights up the sky.
Festival of Balloons 4th of July Parade July 4, 2025 11:00 am Location Starts at Diamond Avenue near the Library Community Room and concludes at Garfield Park
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