Latest Updates Ahead of CicLAvia Pasadena’s November Return
The City of Pasadena invites everyone to join CicLAvia—Pasadena on Sunday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in partnership with the nonprofit CicLAvia and funded in part by Metro. The event will temporarily convert sections of city streets into vibrant, car-free zones for community enjoyment, walking, biking, rolling, and gathering.
CicLAvia Brings Car-Free Streets and Community Connections to Pasadena
CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that has been opening streets throughout Los Angeles County for 16 years. It transforms city streets into a car-free celebration of community, connection, and possibility — places where participants can slow down, connect, and appreciate the city in a new way. CicLAvia is about reimagining city streets as welcoming spaces for everyone — places for walking, running, rolling, skating, cycling, gathering, and enjoying the moment.
CicLAvia Pasadena Route Connects Four Neighborhoods
The 2.7-mile CicLAvia route includes Colorado Boulevard, from Pasadena Avenue to Allen Avenue, and Raymond Avenue, from Pacific Alley to Dayton Street. The route forms a corridor through Old Pasadena, Playhouse Village, South Lake Avenue, and connects Metro’s Memorial Park and Del Mar stations. Cars will be permitted to cross at six key intersections along the route.
Two activity hubs featuring community programming, services, and activities will be located at Memorial Park and Colorado Boulevard and Allen Avenue. The hubs will offer free family-friendly activities, restrooms, free water-refilling stations, basic bicycle repair, bike parking, places to sit and meet friends and family, and first aid. Free pedicab rides will also be available at each hub’s information booth.
Temporary Bike Lanes Expand Access to the CicLAvia Route
To provide additional connections to the CicLAvia route, the City of Pasadena is temporarily establishing dedicated pop-up bike lanes known as “Slow Streets.” Traffic cones and signage will separate bicycles and other wheeled devices from regular street traffic.
A one-mile western Slow Streets segment will run along Walnut Avenue between Raymond Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard, continuing to Rosemont Avenue a few blocks from the Rose Bowl. Another one-mile segment along Colorado Boulevard, from Allen Avenue to San Gabriel Boulevard, will connect East Colorado Boulevard to the Lamanda Park neighborhood.
Pasadena Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for November 15
Streets along the CicLAvia route will be closed to cars from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 15. Parking will be prohibited along the route beginning at 4 a.m.
Cars will be allowed on the Slow Streets routes, but temporary parking restrictions will also apply from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. No-parking signs will be posted in advance, and towing will be enforced.
A virtual community meeting will be held Thursday, October 15, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Attendees can learn about route details, programming, street closures, business opportunities, and volunteer roles. Spanish translation will be provided.
More details, including route maps, street closure information, and community activities, are available on the CicLAvia website.
CicLAvia Promotes Active Transportation and Local Businesses
As a nonprofit, CicLAvia relies on public support to continue creating opportunities for meaningful community connections, mindful exploration, and greater understanding across Los Angeles County.
Pasadena mayor Victor M. Gordo said:
CicLAvia is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together, celebrate Pasadena’s vibrant neighborhoods, and experience our streets in a new way. By opening our streets to people walking, biking, and rolling, we create more opportunities to connect with one another, support local businesses, and enjoy all that makes Pasadena such a special place to live, work, and visit. I look forward to welcoming everyone to this exciting celebration of community, connection, and active transportation.
Pasadena Welcomes CicLAvia Back After 11 Years
CicLAvia Executive Director Romel Pascual said:
It’s been 11 years since CicLAvia held a Pasadena event, and we are thrilled to be returning,. The historic and iconic Colorado Boulevard is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and is part of Route 66, which is celebrating its centennial this year. This CicLAvia event showcases one of the busiest boulevards with a car-free experience and the joy of open, shared spaces together.
Inspired by Bogotá’s weekly ciclovía, CicLAvia has been temporarily closing streets to car traffic and opening them as public parks in Los Angeles since 2010. These car-free streets connect people to the neighborhoods where they live, work, shop, learn, and play.
Participants use people-powered transportation to navigate public streets in a safe and welcoming environment. Along the way, they can shop at local businesses, explore cultural and architectural landmarks, and connect with others while supporting a more sustainable and climate-resilient region.
Over the past 16 years, CicLAvia has helped communities reimagine a greener and cleaner Los Angeles while promoting equitable transportation options, healthier lifestyles, and stronger community connections.
Bicycle and Transportation Rules for CicLAvia Pasadena
Only people-powered vehicles are allowed at CicLAvia. Electric scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, electric unicycles, motorcycles, and other non-people-powered vehicles are prohibited.
Class 1 e-bikes with pedal assist are allowed. Class 2 e-bikes are permitted when the throttle is powered off, and Class 3 e-bikes are allowed when pedal assist is powered off. Manual and motorized wheelchairs are also permitted.
Review the official CicLAvia rules of the route before attending.
Participants assume all known and unknown risks associated with participation. Additional information is available on the CicLAvia safety page.
Free Community Event Open to Everyone
CicLAvia is free and open to everyone. The nonprofit organization introduces Angelenos to the cultural and civic attractions of Los Angeles through shared public spaces and people-powered transportation.
Whether walking, strolling, skating, jogging, or cycling, participants can experience city streets in a new way. CicLAvia also highlights environmental health, air quality, access to open spaces, physical well-being, and connections among culturally diverse neighborhoods.
CicLAvia Pasadena 2026: Event Information
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Route: 2.7 miles through Old Pasadena, Playhouse Village, and South Lake Avenue
- Cost: Free
Photo Credit – CicLAvia Los Angeles
