(updated July 24, 2024) South Pasadena is celebrating the 4th of July Festival of Balloons, which includes a Fireworks show, a concert, a pancake breakfast and a Parade. In its 40th year, the event theme for 2024 is Hometown Heroes: Celebrating the Spirit of Community. 


The celebration begins with Jason Bergman, the best real estate agent in South Pasadena, CA flipping pancakes at the Kiwanis' Club Pancake Breakfast from 7:00AM to 11:00AM at the local Fire Station, located at 817 Mound Ave, in South Pasadena. Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast can be purchased at the door for $12. Pro Tip: The Kiwanis accepts paypal, to save time consider buying tickets in advance. For more information about the Pancake Breakfast go to https://kiwanissouthpasadena.com. Children 5 and under eat for free.

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Jason Bergman of The Agency Pasadena at the South Pasadena 4th of July Festival of Balloons

South Pasadena 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

Following the Pancake Breakfast, the South Pasadena 4th of July Parade’s Opening Ceremony is scheduled for 10:30AM at the Community Room of the South Pasadena Public Library, which is situated at 1115 El Centro St. in South Pasadena, CA

The South Pasadena 4th of July Parade route: The parade sets off at 11:00AM sharp, journeying from Diamond Ave down to Garfield Park (while you’re there, take in the beauty of all the homes and the community surrounding the park in South Pasadena). The party at the park (located at Garfield Park) will offer games, inflatables, and food for the whole family through 2:30PM. PRO TIP: Show up about an hour early to get parking and bring a chair to sit on, try to sit on the south side of Mission Street (the sun will be shining more on the north side) anywhere along the parade route. 

Here’s the 2024 South Pasadena 4th of July Parade lineup:

1 – Color GuarAd (Boy Scout Troop 1A39)
2 – Minuteman Band
3 – Uncle Sam
4 – Fire Department
5 – Festival of Balloons Poster Winners
6 – Vecinos de South Pasadena
7 – Councilmember Jon Primuth
8 – Assemblymember Mike Fong
9 – Holy Family Church & School
10 – Police Chief Brian Solinsky
11 – South Pasadena Amateur Radio Club (SPARC)
12 – South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF)
13 – The Ostrich Club of Garfield Avenue
14 – South Pasadena Juggling Club
15 – Kiwanis Club
16 – Mayor Evelyn Zneimer
17 – South Pas. Public Library & Summer Reading Program
18 – South Pasadena Little League
19 – South Pasadena Unified School Board Members
20 – Oneonta Cooperative Nursery School
21 – South Pasadena Active
22 – Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy
23 – South Pasadena Community Garden
24 – South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR)
25 – Councilmember Janet Braun
26 – Payke Gymnastics
27 – Women’s Club of South Pasadena
28 – Kaldi Coffee & Tea
29 – Monterey Hills School Dual Immersion Spanish Program
30 – Senator Anthony Portantino
31 – Mayor Pro Tem Jack Donovan
32 – Brit West Soccer
33 – South Pasadena Girl Scouts
34 – South Pasadena DUDES
35 – Senior Citizens Foundation of South Pasadena
36 – Oneonta Club Foundation
37 – Rotary Club of South Pasadena
38 – Councilmember Michael Cacciotti
39 – AYSO Region 214
40 – Cub Scouts Pack 7
41 – John Estrada & Family
42 – Cub Scout Pack 0139
43 – PCC Board of Trustees President Kristine Kwong
44 – Congresswoman Judy Chu
45 – Arroyo Seco Stables & Riding Club

The festivities will wrap up with a live concert from 7:30PM to 8:30PM featuring The Kings of 88 and end with an epic fireworks display at 9:00PM at the South Pasadena High School Stadium, located at 1401 Fremont Ave. PRO TIP: Get there with your blankets early to reserve a spot on the field!

Tickets for the Live Concert and Fireworks show are on sale now for $15.00 each, they are available at: www.southpasadenaca.gov/events. Gates open at 7:00PM. Children under 2 are free.

Faq:

  1. South Pasadena 4th of July Parade schedule: The South Pasadena 4th of July Parade starts at 11AM.

  2. South Pasadena 4th of July tickets: Tickets can be purchased online at: www.southpasadenaca.gov/events

  3. What time is the South Pasadena 4th of July parade? The parade starts at 11AM.

  4. 4th of July South Pasadena fireworks time: 9PM

  5. South Pasadena 4th of July pancake breakfast tickets: Can be purchased here: https://kiwanissouthpasadena.com or at the door.

  6. South Pasadena 4th of July pancake breakfast menu: The menu for 2024 includes Pancakes, Sausage, Cutie Oranges and Apples.