Media Release
The City of South Pasadena invites you to take part in its cherished 4th of July Parade! A community favorite since 1982, the hometown celebration will begin at 11:00 a.m., starting on Diamond Avenue by the Library Community Room and ending at Garfield Park.
The parade has long featured Scouts, elected officials, local service clubs, Little League and AYSO teams, and South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee volunteers riding atop the chassis of the City’s Rose Parade float. Marching alongside them are dozens of children from the South Pasadena Library’s Summer Reading Program and library staff.
This year’s theme, From Sea to Shining Sea: 250 Years of the American Spirit, invites participants to celebrate the nation’s history, spirit, and enduring sense of community through creative decorations, patriotic displays, and music. Groups may walk or ride in a decorated vehicle along the approximately 0.6-mile route.
To participate, complete the one-page registration form and agree to the parade guidelines by Thursday, May 28, 2026. Forms can be submitted:
• By email (preferred): [email protected]
• By mail: South Pasadena Recreation Division 815 Mission Street South Pasadena, CA 91030
Registration forms and guidelines are available at www.southpasadenaca.gov/events.
A virtual pre-parade meeting for participating organizations will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Additional meeting details will be provided to registered participants in advance.
After the parade, join us for the Party in the Park at Garfield Park, followed by the fireworks spectacular at South Pasadena High School beginning at 9:00 p.m. The evening includes a preshow concert from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
