City of Pasadena Announces Veterans Day Closures and Reminders

PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena City Hall and many City services and administrative business offices will be closed Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day, a day to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The public is invited to attend a special Veterans Day ceremony at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., on Monday, November 11, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Specific Veterans Day 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 not business or administrative offices. 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 with any power emergencies should call Pasadena’s Water and Power (PWP) Department at (626) 744-4673. For water-related emergencies, call (626) 744-4138. PWP’s Customer Service Call Center will be closed for the holiday, but customers can access their accounts and make payments by phone at (626) 744-4005 or online at PWPweb.com.

The City Service Center (CSC) will be closed on Monday, November 11, and will return to normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Tuesday, November 12. CSC is available via the web and by calling (626) 744-7311. Residents with City trash and recycling service will be on their regular pickup schedule for November 11, including any previously scheduled pickups for bulky items.

Both Pasadena Transit and Pasadena Dial-A-Ride services will operate on their normal schedules. All parking meters will be free, and parking time limits will not be enforced; however, violations for overnight parking, red curb parking, “No Parking” zones, and blocking fire hydrants will be enforced. All regular enforcement resumes on Tuesday, November 12.

The Permit Center will be closed on Monday, November 11; however, many services will be available via Permit Center Online, where you can obtain subtrade permits and submit plans for new construction, tenant improvements, accessory dwelling units, and additions. In-person operations will resume after each holiday on Tuesday, November 12.

All Pasadena Public Library sites will be closed on Sunday, November 10, and Monday, November 11. Regular operating hours resume Tuesday, November 12.

All parks will be open for picnics, fun, and play; however, no site reservations are accepted for the holiday.