❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

🚌 Pasadena Metro to Offer Free Rides on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

🏡 Pasadena Considers $213 Landlord Fee to Fund Rent Stabilization

🌹 Rose Parade in Pasadena Seeks Volunteer Float Decorators

🎉 45.5 Million Eyes on Pasadena: Visit Lauderdale Makes Debut in 2024 Rose Parade

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✨ We Want To Spotlight Your Business!

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

Good morning, Pasadena! On this Sunday, December 24th, you can expect a cool but pleasant day ahead.

In the morning, temperatures will start in the upper 40s, climbing to the mid-50s by 10 am under partly cloudy skies. A warm jacket is recommended.

By noon, we’ll see mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching the upper 50s, so a light sweater will do.

The afternoon will be the warmest, with low 60s and continued sunshine; layers are ideal.

Come evening, the temperature will drop to the low 50s, so it’s time to put on that warm jacket again as you enjoy the night.

Have a fantastic day, and stay cozy, Pasadena!

Pasadena Metro to Offer Free Rides on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Los Angeles County's Metro is promoting safe holiday travel by offering free rides on bus and rail lines during the evenings of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (9 pm - 2 am).

Extended 24-hour services will be available, including overnight rail services on Christmas Eve, continuous rail services throughout New Year's Eve and into New Year's Day, and regular 24-hour overnight OWL bus services.

For the Rose Parade and related events, additional early morning trains on the A Line, new 10-minute services on A, C, and E lines, 20-minute services on K line, and 12-minute daytime services on B/D Line subway will be provided.

A shuttle service will be available from Sierra Madre Villa Station to the post-parade viewing area at Victory Park.

Metro Bike Share offers free 30-minute rides between December 24, 2023, and January 1, 2024, with promo code 010124.

Metro Micro users can use promotional codes "Merry23" on December 24 and "Ring24" on December 31 for discounts.

Pasadena Considers $213 Landlord Fee to Fund Rent Stabilization

The Pasadena Rental Housing Board is deliberating on a proposal to charge landlords an annual fee of $213 per rental unit.

This fee is designed to fund the operations of the city's new Rent Stabilization Department, as outlined in the Measure H Charter Amendment.

The amendment prohibits landlords from passing these fees onto tenants. With 31,316 rental units in Pasadena, the proposed fee could generate substantial revenue to cover the department's projected annual budget of $5.9 million.

The proposal has sparked a public debate, with opinions varying on its fairness and potential impact on the city's rental market.

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Rose Parade in Pasadena Seeks Volunteer Float Decorators

The Rose Parade, an annual event in Pasadena, is just a week away. The parade is known for its stunning floats, which are a testament to the creativity, dedication, and hard work of the teams that build them.

With just a week left, there's still time to become a part of the festivities. The parade welcomes volunteers to help with the final stages of decoration.

Volunteers are needed to apply seeds, bark, fruits, vegetables, grasses, and flowers to the floats.

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer float decorator, there are several commercial float builders and self-built float organizations that you can contact for volunteer information.

Most float builders have minimum age requirements, and all volunteer decorators will be required to sign a waiver.

The tournament recommends volunteers wear old clothes and comfortable close-toed shoes, and bring a jacket as it can get cool in the evenings.

Contact the float builders listed on this page for volunteer information.

45.5 Million Eyes on Pasadena: Visit Lauderdale Makes Debut in 2024 Rose Parade

In a significant move, Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will make its inaugural appearance in the iconic Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year's Day 2024.

The event will be headlined by Emmy-nominated songwriter, Alexander Star, who is acclaimed for his musical prowess and dedication to positive change.

Star will perform “Laudy Dayo,” the destination anthem, in a mid-parade performance, aligning with the Parade’s theme, “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language.”

The Visit Lauderdale float, a 24x18x55 feet spectacle, will showcase Greater Fort Lauderdale's tropical paradise with 45,000 flowers, including 1,000 varieties of roses, and unique elements such as flax seeds, brussels sprouts, sesame seeds, blue statice, heliconia, and cymbidium orchids.

The float aims to represent the rich cultural heritage and commitment to inclusivity and diversity of Greater Fort Lauderdale.

The 135th Rose Parade will be aired on NBC and ABC starting at 8 a.m. in Pasadena, drawing over 800,000 on-site attendees and a national television audience of approximately 45.5 million viewers.

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Upcoming Local Events

Sunday December, 24

Kidspace's Special Open Hours - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

A Christmas Carol - 2:00 p.m.

Christmas Dining at The Langham - 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service - 5:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service - 10:00 p.m.

Monday December, 25

Christmas Day Service - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Christmas Dining at The Langham - 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday December, 26

Winter Adventures (Week 1) Ages 5-12 yrs. old - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Winter Break Camp: Mama Mia! - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rose Bowl Stadium Holiday Tours - 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday December, 27

Rose Bowl Stadium Holiday Tours - 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Music in the Chinese Garden - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wine & Song: Brad & Friends - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday December, 28

Decorating Places (Timed Entry) - 9:00 a.m.

Mediation and Dispute Resolution - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

What Are Your Goals for 2024? (via Zoom) - 10:00 a.m.

Rose Bowl Stadium Holiday Tours - 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Behind the Roses: Float Preview Party - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Teen Volunteer Orientation - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Enchanted Forest of Light - 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday December, 29

Equestfest - 10:00 a.m.

Decorating Places (Timed Entry) - 11:00 a.m.

Wild California Explorers - 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

The Other Reindeer Carolers - 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Saturday December, 30

Pasadena Farmers' Market at Victory Park - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

2023 Architectural Legacy Tours - 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

New Year's in Pasadena - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday Sing-Along at SCCM - 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Happy Noon Year - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Saloons and Speakeasies Walking Tour - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday December, 31

New Year's in Pasadena - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Rose Bowl Bash - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Winter Family Fun Zone - 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore Pasadena - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sustainability Sundays at SCCM - 2:00 p.m.

New Year's Celebrations at The Langham's Tap Room - 4:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

New Year's Celebrations at The Langham's Terrace Restaurant - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

New Year's Celebrations at The Langham - 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

New England New Year's Eve at Bacchus' Kitchen - 6:00 p.m.

NYE Live @ The Lost Parrot - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

New Year's Celebrations at The Langham's Lobby Lounge - 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

NYE Live @ The Lost Parrot (Late Show with Countdown & Toast) - 9:30 p.m.

Lululemon Run with the Roses 5K - 11:59 p.m. - 01/01/2024 2:00 a.m.