Happy Independence Day Pasadena

FoodieLand returns to the Rose Bowl July 3–5 with 250+ food and artisan vendors, live entertainment, carnival games, and Pasadena's Fourth of July drone show.

News N' Roses
July 03, 2026

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FoodieLand and Drone Show this Fourth of July Weekend
Events this Weekend
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Let’s get to it.

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FoodieLand and Drone Show this Fourth of July Weekend

FoodieLand returns to the Rose Bowl this Fourth of July weekend with more than 250 food, drink, and artisan vendors spread across the stadium grounds. The three-day festival brings together regional street food, specialty desserts, small business vendors, live music, and carnival games, making it one of the largest food events of the summer. On Saturday night, the festival will once again host Pasadena's Fourth of July drone show, continuing the Rose Bowl's move away from traditional fireworks.

Admission is $12, children 5 and under are free, and parking is free throughout the weekend. Half the fun is deciding what to eat first. With hundreds of vendors serving cuisines from around the world, the festival offers far more options than anyone could try in a single visit.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

This Weekend

🍜 FoodieLand Food Festival: A three-day food festival at Rose Bowl Stadium featuring 200+ vendors with global flavors, artisan shops, games, and live music, bringing together local talent and small businesses for a weekend of food, culture, and community. Plus, Pasadena's Fourth of July Drone Show takes place at 9PM on Saturday during the festival. Rose Bowl Stadium | Friday-Sunday | July 3-5 | 3–10PM

Friday (7/3)

🥋 Caltech Tai Chi Club: A beginner-friendly tai chi gathering hosted by Caltech's on-campus club. Hameetman Center 220, Caltech | Friday | July 3 | 7PM

💃 An Evening of Ballroom Dancing: Enjoy a Waltz lesson followed by an evening of ballroom dancing with refreshments and door prizes. Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association | Friday | July 3 | 7:30PM–10PM

Saturday (7/4)

🥞 Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast: A beloved community tradition with the South Pasadena Kiwanis Club featuring pancakes, fellowship, and Fourth of July spirit. South Pasadena Fire Department | Saturday | July 4 | 7AM–1PM

🎆 City of San Marino's 4th of July Celebration: A full day of live entertainment, a parade, and fireworks to mark the nation's 250th anniversary. Lacy Park | Saturday | July 4 | 7AM–9:30PM

🎆 Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Sierra Madre's Fourth of July Celebration: Sierra Madre's classic Fourth of July parade and festivities mark the country's 250th birthday. Sierra Madre Boulevard | Saturday | July 4 | 7:30–12PM

🌽 Pasadena Farmers' Market at Victory Park: Stock up on fresh, locally grown produce and goods from farmers selling direct. Victory Park | Saturday | July 4 | 8AM–12PM

🎂 America's 250th Birthday Breakfast Celebration: A festive morning breakfast marking the country's 250th birthday with fellow seniors. Pasadena Senior Center | Saturday | July 4 | 9:30–11:30AM

🇺🇸 Madison Heights Neighborhood Association July 4th Parade + Block Party: Celebrate Independence Day with a neighborhood parade led by Fire Chief Chad Augustin, followed by a block party with food trucks and outdoor games. Corner of Euclid Avenue and Fillmore Street | Saturday | July 4 | 11AM

🎆 Celebrate the Holiday at The Huntington: The Huntington opens on July 4th for the first time in its history, with seasonal cafe specials and summer snow cones. The Huntington | Saturday | July 4 | All Day

🎆 South Pasadena Celebrates Independence Day With Parade, Festivities and Fireworks: The neighboring city rings in the Fourth with a full day of parade, fun, and fireworks. Mission Street | Saturday | July 4 | 11AM

🎆 Pasadena Fourth of July Drone Show: Celebrate Independence Day with a free synchronized drone light show over the Rose Bowl as part of FoodieLand Food Festival. Rose Bowl Stadium | Saturday | July 4 | 9PM

Sunday (7/5)

🎺 Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: Brass Quintet: A brass quintet performs among the telescopes at one of LA's most storied hilltop observatories. Mt. Wilson Observatory | Sunday | July 5 | 3 & 5PM

🌿 Twilight Garden Strolls: A rare chance to wander The Huntington's gardens as the summer sun winds down. Various Gardens at The Huntington | Sunday | July 5 | 4:30PM

🌿 Twilight Garden Estate Tours: A guided evening tour through the gardens as the sun goes down. Various Gardens at The Huntington | Sunday | July 5 | 5PM & 5:30PM

🎷 Jazz in the Park: Sounds from LACM: Live jazz from Los Angeles College of Music students in a relaxed outdoor setting. Playhouse Village Park | Sunday | July 5 | 6–8PM

Upcoming Events

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WEATHER

Friday

84 🌡️ 60 |☀️| 💨 SW 9 mph

🌆 Air Quality Index: 61 (Moderate)

Saturday

85 🌡️ 62 ☀️| 💨 S 10 mph

Sunday

85 🌡️ 62 |☀️| 💨 S 8 mph

Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler Radar.

LIVE MUSIC

🎸 Live Music with Tommy Drinkard & The Remedy: Local tunes on the patio or inside the tap room to kick off the holiday weekend. Stone Brewing Tap Room | Friday | July 3 | 5:30–8:30PM

🎸 The Charities: West Coast band The Charities bring their blend of soul, funk, and jazz to Highland Park. The Lodge Room (Highland Park) | Friday | July 3 | 7PM

🎸 The Soda Crackers w/ Dale Wayne & His Homesick Drifters: Kick off Fourth of July weekend with live country and western music plus a two-step dance lesson. Oblivion LA | Friday | July 3 | 7PM–10PM

🎸 Daryl Darden: Guitarist Daryl Darden performs an evening of jazz and blues. Edwin Mills | Friday | July 3 | 7PM–11PM

🎷 Live Jazz: Enjoy live jazz by musicians from around the world during Club 1881's weekly Friday night series. Club 1881 | Friday | July 3 | 8:30PM–11:30PM

🎷 Friday Night Jazz at The Barkley: Enjoy an evening of live jazz at The Barkley Restaurant & Bar. The Barkley Restaurant & Bar | Friday | July 3 | 9PM–1AM

🎷 Jenny & The Jazz Birds: A beloved local jazz group brings their classic blues, funk, and jazz sound to your holiday morning. Jones Coffee Roasters | Saturday | July 4 | 10AM

🎵 A 21st Anniversary Tribute to Sufjan Stevens' Illinois: Hear Illinois performed in its entirety in celebration of the album's 21st anniversary. The Lodge Room (Highland Park) | Saturday | July 4 | 7PM

🎤 Ed Romero: Vocalist Ed Romero performs classic jazz inspired by the Great American Songbook. Edwin Mills | Saturday | July 4 | 7PM–11PM

🎷 Jazz & Burlesque 4th of July Party: Enjoy live jazz by The Jazzaholics, burlesque performances, dancing, and dinner on the Fourth of July. The Barkley Restaurant & Bar | Saturday | July 4 | 9PM–1AM

🎷 Jazz Sundays with Catlin & Rosser: Barb Catlin and Ken Rosser bring an eclectic jazz set featuring favorites like Carla Bley and Wayne Shorter. Jones Coffee Roasters | Sunday | July 5 | 2PM

🎹 The Gold Line Jazz Collective: A locally rooted jazz collective blending Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, and Latin Fusion over morning coffee. Jones Coffee Roasters | Sunday | July 5 | 10AM

🎷 Jazz in the Park: Sounds from LACM: Live jazz from Los Angeles College of Music students in a relaxed outdoor setting. Playhouse Village Park | Sunday | July 5 | 6–8PM

🎷 Sunday Night Jazz at The Barkley: Enjoy live jazz by the Richard Glaser Quartet during The Barkley's weekly Sunday night series. The Barkley Restaurant & Bar | Sunday | July 5 | 7PM–11PM

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Happy Independence Day Pasadena

FoodieLand returns to the Rose Bowl July 3–5 with 250+ food and artisan vendors, live entertainment, carnival games, and Pasadena's Fourth of July drone show.

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FoodieLand and Drone Show this Fourth of July Weekend

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