What’s Open, What’s Closed in Pasadena on Veteran’s Day

Pasadena will pay tribute to its military veterans today through a ceremonial gathering at City Hall while residents navigate modified City services for the Veterans Day holiday. The public is invited to attend the special Veterans Day ceremony at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., beginning at 10:00 a.m.

While City emergency services will remain fully operational, the holiday brings numerous adjustments to other City operations. The Pasadena Police and Fire Departments will maintain their essential patrol, jail, fire, and paramedic services, though administrative offices will be closed.

Residents should contact police at (626) 744-4241 for suspicious activities, reserving 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

Pasadena’s Water and Power Department (PWP) has established specific protocols for the holiday. While their Customer Service Call Center will be closed, residents facing power emergencies can reach PWP at (626) 744-4673, with water-related emergencies directed to (626) 744-4138. Customers will maintain access to their accounts and can make payments through their phone system at (626) 744-4005 or online at PWPweb.com.

The City Service Center (CSC) will be closed for the holiday, planning to resume normal operations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12.

Regular trash and recycling collection, including scheduled bulky item pickup, will proceed unchanged.

Transportation services will continue without interruption, with both Pasadena Transit and Pasadena Dial-A-Ride operating their standard schedules.

The City will suspend parking meter fees and time limit enforcement, though violations for overnight parking, red curb infractions, “No Parking” zones, and fire hydrant blockages will remain enforceable.

While the Permit Center will close its physical location, residents will retain access to various services through Permit Center Online, including subtrade permits and plan submissions for new construction, tenant improvements, accessory dwelling units, and additions. In-person operations will resume after the holiday on Tuesday, November 12.

All Pasadena Public Library locations will observe a two-day closure spanning Sunday, November 10, and Monday, November 11, with regular operating hours resuming Tuesday, November 12.

City parks will remain open for recreational use, though site reservations will be suspended for the holiday.

The observance extends beyond municipal services, affecting county, state, and federal operations.

Los Angeles County facilities, including courts and public health services, will be closed for the holiday, as will State of California offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Federal offices, including the U.S. Postal Service, will suspend regular mail delivery while maintaining Priority Mail Express service.

Most banks will align with the federal holiday schedule, and residents are advised to check with their local branches for specific hours.

Private carriers UPS and FedEx will operate modified services.

Veterans Day, which evolved from its original designation as Armistice Day commemorating the conclusion of World War I on November 11, 1918, was officially renamed in 1954 through legislation signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to honor all American veterans. Both Governor Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden have issued statements acknowledging veterans’ valor and sacrifices, encouraging public reflection on military service contributions.

The City has announced that regular operations will resume Tuesday, November 12.

For emergency services:
Police (non-emergency): (626) 744-4241
Power emergencies: (626) 744-4673
Water emergencies: (626) 744-4138