Festivals in Pasadena, CA

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Located in Southern California, the city of Pasadena is known around the world for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and the Tournament of Roses Parade. Along with these well-known events, the city offers impressive cultural arts, picturesque historic districts and a small-town atmosphere while enjoying the convenience of proximity to Los Angeles.

(626) 590-1134

Pasadena, CA

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Touted as the twisted sister to the Rose Bowl Parade, the Doo Dah Parade is where more than 1,000 marchers perform a variety of music and acts for the purpose of charitable giving. Experience a parade that is copied around the nation and has been noted by Readers Digest as "America’s Best Parade."

Los Angeles Comedy Festival

(323) 463-2942

916 N Formosa Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046 Directions

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LOL at the Los Angeles Comedy Festival! Watch comedy acts and films from Los Angeles and around the world at the largest comedy festival in the United States. Past participants have gone on to appear on Saturday Night Live and win an Oscar for the best short comedic film.

Pasadena Chalk Festival

(626) 590-1134

300 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101 Directions

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Discover the art of chalk at the Pasadena Chalk Festival. Hundreds of talented artists of all ages, from the starving artists to the accomplished artists, create astounding masterpieces on pavement throughout the beautiful courtyards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The day also offers live music, kid’s fun and art for sale.

Slamdance Film Festival

(323) 466-1786

5634 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038 Directions

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What started out as a group of filmmakers who were denied entrance to the Sundance Film Festival and decided not to take no for an answer is today’s Slamdance Film Festival. Get in line to see the best emerging independent artist films in multiple genres and topics from every country around the world.

Tournament of Roses

(626) 449-4100

391 S Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105 Directions

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Don’t miss out on one of the world’s most famous parades! The Tournament of Roses is an action-packed celebration held on the streets of Pasadena, filled with spectacular flower-covered floats, impressive marching bands and a host of celebrity guests which precludes the legendary Rose Bowl Football game.