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New Year’s 

Altadena Forever Run

Closures & 
Reminders 

Pasadena residents and 
businesses are reminded 
that city hall and most cityservices will be closed for the 
New Year’s holiday Thursday.
Specific closures, exceptionsand reminders are noted 
below. 

Pasadena residents and 
businesses with any poweremergencies on Thursdayshould call Pasadena’s Water 
and Power (PWP) Departmentat (626) 744-4673. For water-
related emergencies, call 
(626) 744-4138. Customers 
can access their accounts and 

before returning toward the 

make payments through the

 One year after the Eaton Fire historic Mariposa business 

automated phone system at 

blackened the ridges above district. The course then turns

(626) 744-4005 or online at 
Altadena, event organizers west, guiding participants past

PWPweb.com. 

announced that an inaugural neighborhoods in various stages

The City’s City Service 

Altadena Forever Run is set of rebuilding, a moving portrait

Center (CSC) will also be 

to wind through the foothills of perseverance, where homes 

closed Thursday. You can

 South Pasadena rose float was that Strawflower they need she said. 

of the San Gabriel Mountains under construction stand as 

contact the CSC via the web or 

volunteers were “dry decorating” have been stuck in Customs and For more information visit: 

January 4, as a powerful symbol symbols of endurance and 

mobile app, or by calling (626) 

the city’s entry “The Great Picnic Border Protection for over a sptor.org. 

of recovery. hope. The run passes Charles

744-7311. Requests submitted 

Heist;” over the Christmas month. Benjamin said this also

 The run will start at 8 a.m. White Park before finishing

over the weekends will be 

holiday getting it ready for fresh goes for many of the floats, this 

at Mariposa Junction 849 E. triumphantly back on Mariposa 

monitored. 

followers –expected to start year, that use Strawflower. EV Chargers 

Mariposa St. in Altadena. Street.

City trash collection will 

arriving today. “If we can’t get it we have a plan 

Registration is free for Los -5K Walk/Run (3.1 miles):

have a one-day delay of trash

 “We’ll cut them sort them and B, plan C and D,” she joked. at Victory Park 

Angeles Sheriff ’s Athletic Extending into the lower foothill 

collection during New Year’s 

then start putting flowers on the The base of the float will be Unavailable 

Association Members. neighborhoods east of Lake 

week. Residents can drop off 

deck,” said Decoration Co-Chair covered in recycled Christmas

 “This is more than a race. It’s a Avenue, this course will bring

their Christmas trees through 

Janet Benjamin (pictured top trees. During Floatfest 

tribute: to those who lost, those runners and walkers through

Friday, Jan. 2, for recycling at 

right). She said that they also hope to 

who helped, and those who are streets lined with volunteers and

Eaton Blanche Park (3100 E.

 Benjamin said the float depicts reveal a secret rider on the back Pasadena Water and 

rebuilding, Organizers said. cheering residents.

Del Mar Blvd.) or Robinson 

a sleeping bear with a group of of the float,” our costume is also Power (“PWP”) announced 

“Proceeds from the Altadena -1K Family Walk/Run (0.62

Park (1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.) 

eight ants steeling his lunch, “It’s stuck in Customs in China.” Wednesday that electric 

Forever Run directly support mile):

between the hours of 7 a.m. 

the teamwork of the ants trying Benjamin said the cost of this 

Altadena Eaton Fire survivors, Starting at El Molino Avenue

vehicle chargers at Victory

and 2 p.m. Please remove all 

to get the food that goes with the year’s float had topped $200,000. 

through the Altadena Eaton and heading west past the

Park will not be available

stands, ornaments and lights 

main theme of the parade. ‘The “We have our final fundraiser 

Fire Relief Fund, a GoFundMe Altadena Library before looping

from today through January

prior to drop-off. Curbside 

Magic in Teamwork’.” ‘Crunch Party’ on Monday at 6 

non-profit organization, back to Mariposa Street, this

Christmas tree pickup will 

4, 2026. The lot will be

Benjamin said one setback p.m., a diner, raffle live auction.” 

helping families restore what short, course is for families and

take place Jan. 5 through Jan. 

reserved for Floatfest, a 

was lost and strengthen what children to share in the spirit of

16 on residents’ regular pickup 

showcase of Rose Parade 

endures. The race also helps the day.

day. 

floats. During this time, 

support the Sheriff ’s Support At the Mariposa Junction

Pasadena Transit Route 

PWP recommends using 

Group of Altadena. Your Finish Line, music, local food,

33 will operate on a Sunday 

participation, your sponsorship, and community booths await—

EV charging locations at:

schedule on Thursday. All 

your presence, each is an act of celebrating every participant

• Marengo Rooftop Garage
other routes and Pasadena 

solidarity and hope.” and every mile completed.

– 155 E Green Street
Dial-A-Ride will not operate

 According to organizers Each finisher’s medal is more

• Shopper’s Lane – 410 S
on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. 

runners will begin on Mariposa than a keepsake; it’s a symbol

Shopper’s Lane

All parking meters are free 

Street, from there, the course of perseverance, “a reminder

• Robinson Park – 1081 Nand parking time limits will 

climbs gently toward the that from the ashes, Altadena 

not be enforced on Thursday. 

Fair Oaks Avenue 

foothills along Altadena Drive, Forever Runs.” 

Overnight parking restrictions

 For more information on 

winding through tree-lined The course has a two-hour time 

will not be enforced through 

EV programs, including a 

neighborhoods, where century-limit. The Run is a rain or shine

Saturday, Jan. 3, and will 

list of charging stations, visit 

old Craftsman homes once event, if it rains, the event will 

resume at 2 a.m. on Sunday, 

stood. The route touches the go on as scheduled. No refunds

PWPweb.com/EV.

Float volunteers in Irwindale at above) pays tribute to Pasadena’s

Jan. 4. Violations for red curb/ 

very edges of the burn zone, will be issued due to weather.

Phoenix Decorating Company iconic locations including the

no parking zones, driveway 

where chaparral is already For more information visit:

Friday were also getting 14 Colorado Street Bridge. The float

blocks and blocking fire 

reclaiming the hillsides. altadenaforeverrun.com.

floats ready including the Apple is an advertisement for the series

hydrants will continue to be 

Pre New

TV float “we’re getting there. SHRINKING, which films in the 
Library branches will close 

issued at all times. 

Together.” The float (pictured city. 

Meeting set for PWP Utility

Year’s Eve 

on Wednesday at 1 p.m. 
except Jefferson Branch 

Undergrounding Project

Celebration

Library, which closes at 5

 General Manager of Water and Water and Power (“PWP”)

p.m. All libraries will close 
at the 

Power, David Reyes announced staff will provide an overview

on Jan. 1. On Friday, Jan. 2., 

Wednesday that they are of the project and answer

the Hastings, Hill Avenue, 

Senior Center 

inviting community members questions from attendees.

La Pintoresca and San Rafael 

to attend a public meeting for Spanish-speaking staff will be

Branch Libraries will be open

 Get a headstart on waving 

information on the Raymond available for questions during

for regular hours, all other 

2025 goodbye! Our Pre-New 

Avenue Utility Undergrounding the meeting. For community

Year’s Eve party is Sunday, Dec.Pasadena Public Libraries 

Project. The meeting is set for members who cannot attend

will resume regular hours 

28, at 3 p.m. at the Pasadena 

Wednesday, January 14, from in-person, a virtual option will

Saturday, Jan. 3. 

Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. 

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jackie be available. A recording of the

The Great American Swing

The City’s Permit Center

Robinson Community Center. meeting will be posted to the

will be closed onThursday, 

Band will provide the music

Phoenix Decorating Company feature a watermelon boat, soda

 The project will convert PWP website.

however, many services will 

for a lively dance party to 

also builds the popular Trader bottle, swaying fish and a giant 

overhead electrical utility lines The Jackie Robinson

welcome in the new year. Partybe available via Permit Center 

Joe’s floats and this year float ice cream float up-front. The 

to underground infrastructure Community Center is located

Online, where you can obtain 

hats, noisemakers, and light

“You Float Our Boat,” (pictured first Trader Joe’s store opened in 

on Raymond Avenue between 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue. The

subtrade permits and submit 

snacks will be provided, as well 

above) was on track with Pasadena, about a mile from the 

Maple Street and the northern meeting will be held in Room

as champagne for everyone toplans for new construction, 

volunteers Friday decoration the Parade route, in 1967 on Arroyo 

City boundary. Construction is 200.

tenant improvements, 

make a toast for 2026. Festive

Trader Joe’s sign. The float will Parkway. 

expected to begin in February. To learn more visit: PWPweb.

accessory dwelling units, and 

attire is encouraged.

 During the meeting, Pasadena com/Underground.

The cost for the celebration 
All recreation and community 

additions.

is only $12 for members and 
centers will close at 5 p.m. on 

$16 for non-members of all 
Wednesday. All recreation and 

ages. To register, visit: 
community centers will be

 pasadenaseniorcenter.org 
closed Thursday. 

and click on Activities & 
The Pasadena Public Health 

Events, then Special Events,
Department’s (PPHD) 

or call 626-795-4331. Advance 
Immunization Clinic Services, 

registration is suggested. 
Cashier Services, and the Vital

 As a donor-supported 
Records Public Counter will 

nonprofit, the center operates 
be closed for all in-person 

without any local, state or 
services Thursday. 

federal funding and provides 
Pasadena Fire and Police 

more services to older adults 
Departments will continue 

than any other organization in 
to be staffed for all patrol,

 During the float judging the tallest in this year’s Rose the San Gabriel Valley. Hours 
jail, fire, paramedic and 

on New Year's Eve, the UPS Parade lineup. The animatronic of operation are Monday 
other emergency services. 

Store will attempt a Guinness seahorse father teaching his through Friday from 8:30 a.m. 
Always call 9-1-1 for life-

World Record for the "Largest babies synchronized swimming, to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 
threatening emergencies. For 

Animatronic Fish” a 34-foot-symbolizing teamwork 8 a.m. to noon. To learn more 
non-emergencies, call (626) 

tall seahorse (pictured above) and mentorship for young visit: pasadenaseniorcenter. 
744-4241. Report suspicious 

as part of their float "Sharing entrepreneurs, partnering with org or call 626-795-4331. 
activity to at (626) 744-4241. 

Skills for Success." The float is Junior Achievement USA. 

Volunteers Put Final Touches on Rose Floats 


The event will have three course 
according length and difficulty. 
-10K Run (6.2 miles):
The full 10K follows the 5K 
route, offering spectacular viewsof the San Gabriel Mountains 
Proceeds Direct Relief 
to Altadena Eaton Fire 
Survivors and Funding forSheriff ’s Support Group ofAltadena