City of Pasadena Announces July Third Closures and Reminders in Observance of Independence Day

PASADENA, Calif.- Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services and administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Specific closures and exceptions are noted below.

Pasadena Police and Fire Departments will be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services, but administrative offices will be closed. If you see something, say something; report suspicious activity to Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241. For life-threatening emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

Pasadena residents and businesses experiencing power emergencies should call the Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP) at (626) 744-4673. For water-related emergencies, call (626) 744-4138. PWP's regular Customer Call Center will be closed for the holiday, but customers can access their accounts and pay bills online at PWPweb.com or by calling (626) 744-4005.

City trash collection will occur on Friday, July 3. There will be no delay in trash, recycling, and yard waste collection. Bulky item pick-ups will not be available.

The City's City Service Center (CSC) will be closed Friday, July 3. During this time, CSC requests can be submitted via the web, CSC mobile app, and by calling (626) 744-7311. All CSC requests, voicemails, and emails will be monitored. The CSC will return to normal business hours on Monday, July 6, opening at 8 a.m.

The City's Municipal Services Payment Center and Parking Office at City Hall will be closed. All parking meters not posted as a "No Parking" zone will be free on Friday, July 3, and time limits will not be enforced. Violations for overnight parking, red curb parking, "No Parking" zones, and blocking fire hydrants will be enforced. Motorists are especially cautioned about parking restrictions in the Arroyo Seco area near Rose Bowl Stadium. All regular enforcement resumes Saturday, July 4.

Pasadena Transit Route 33 will run a Sunday schedule on Saturday, July 4. All other routes and Dial-A-Ride Service will not run on Independence Day.

All Pasadena Public Libraries will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4. Community centers operated by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will also be closed on July 4; however, all parks will be open for picnics, fun and play. No site reservations will be accepted for the holiday. Honorable John J. Kennedy Pool will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. and the splash pad at La Pintoresca Park will be available from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to help visitors stay cool and refreshed.

The Permit Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, although some services will still be available via the Permit Center Online website. Online services include: subtrade permits and plan submittals for new construction, tenant improvements, accessory dwelling units and additions. In-person operations will resume on Monday, July 6. To access our online services, please visit: CityOfPasadena.net/PermitCenterOnline.

The City of Pasadena wishes everyone a safe Fourth of July holiday. Remember, all fireworks are illegal in Pasadena. Call Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241 to report illegal fireworks and other suspicious activities. Residents may also use the Pasadena CSC mobile app, available on Google Play and the App Store, to report illegal fireworks.