Liveology

May 6, 2021

Pasadena | California

The City of Roses

NASA

Known For

Old Town Pasadena

Tournament of Roses

Rose Parade on New Year's Day

Rose Bowl Game

Pasadena Playhouse

California Institute of Technology

Trader Joe's

San Gabriel Mission

History

Pasadena is located in the San Gabriel Valley, Northeast of Los Angeles via the 110 freeway. The San Gabriel Mission was established in 1771. Pasadena was incorporated in 1886, and the first annual Tournament of Roses Parade was in 1890. The Pasadena Playhouse opened in 1917. The first Trade Joe's opened in Pasadena in 1967.