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Pasadena’s Colorado Bridge Party brings food and music back to landmark – The Pasadena Star-News
July 16, 2023
Community members stroll along the Colorado Street Bridge during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
People walk along the Colorado Street Bridge with food and drink during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Members of Art Deco perform as kids dance during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
People walk along the Colorado Street Bridge with food and drink during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
A couple takes a selfie during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Pasadena Mayor Victor M. Gordo talks with community members during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Community members stroll along the Colorado Street Bridge during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Three year old Zeya Peregrina of Pasadena has her face painted by Lexis Gomez during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Nine year old Emerson Fautsch of South Pasadena climbs to the top of a rock climbing wall during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Members of the Jimbonairs perform during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Sausages are being cooked during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
A kid enjoys his hot dog as people pass by during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Nine year old Emerson Fautsch of South Pasadena climbs a rock wall during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
A father and his daughter make bubbles together during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
A dad participates in a drum circle with his kids during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
A community member has his photo taken in front of a 1984 Delorean Back to the Future car during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Three year old Zeya Peregrina of Pasadena smiles after having her face painted during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
Community members check out classic cars during the Colorado Street Bridge Party on the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, California on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham)
The Colorado Street Bridge Party made its return after five years on Saturday, July 15. The longtime tradition brought smoky barbecue, fried sweets and live music back to the iconic Pasadena landmark.
As visitors posed with the vintage cars on display, bands like Jimbonaires and Art Deco Entertainment livened up the mood. Children visiting with parents, got their faces painted, participated in a drum circle and moved massive Jenga blocks from the wobbling tower.
Meanwhile, visitors enjoyed craft beers and specialty cocktails served by local breweries like Craftsman and Eagle Rock to go along with their meals.
Pasadena Heritage’s biennial event was previously put on hold due to the pandemic, but it looks to bring it back with continued hopes of celebrating and preserving the history of Colorado Street Bridge, with all proceeds going toward these efforts across the city.
Since 1978, the event has drawn hundreds of visitors from across the city, and this year was no exception. With the success of the 2023 festivities, all signs point towards an exciting future for the revival of the party.
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