South Pasadena Commemorates 135 Years

PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city's 135th year. Pictured l-r: City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti, City Councilmember Janet Braun, City Councilmember Jack Donovan, City Councilmember Evelyn, G. Zneimer, State Senator Anthony Portantino, House Representative Judy Chu and South Pasadena Mayor Jon Primuth.

At a ceremony held at the City Hall patio, South Pasadena City Council and city staff gathered with South Pasadenans to commemorate the city’s 135th year. On hand to help celebrate with us were State Senator Anthony Portantino and House Representative Judy Chu. Both spoke along with remarks by Mayor Jon Primuth. A rousing rendition of Happy Birthday was sung and commemorative cupcakes were given out to all who were gathered to celebrate.

PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year.

The ceremony occurred at the start of the city’s 13th annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl on Saturday April 29, which saw revelers from South Pasadena and surrounding areas enjoying music, food, art and shopping all up and down Mission Street from 3-10pm.

PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year. Pictured Mayor Jon Primuth and SPCC Chairman Andrew Berk receive a commendation for the Chamber of Commerce.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year. Mayor Jon Primuth and SPCC Chairman Andrew Berk receive recognition for the Chamber of Commerce from the office of State Senator Anthony Portantino.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year. Pictured l-r: City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti, City Councilmember Janet Braun, City Councilmember Jack Donovan, City Councilmember Evelyn, G. Zneimer, State Senator Anthony Portantino, House Representative Judy Chu and South Pasadena Mayor Jon Primuth.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year. Pictured l-r: City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti, City Councilmember Janet Braun, City Councilmember Jack Donovan, City Councilmember Evelyn, G. Zneimer, State Senator Anthony Portantino, House Representative Judy Chu and South Pasadena Mayor Jon Primuth.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year. South Pasadena City Councilmembers with California State Senator Anthony Portantino.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year with Mayor Jon Primuth.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year with Judy Chu.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year with Representative Judy Chu.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | State Senator Anthony Portantino on hand to celebrate the 135th year of South Pasadena.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year.
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadena News | The City of South Pasadena kicks off the 2023 Eclectic with a celebration of the city’s 135th year.