Pasadena to Host Veterans Day Event November 11

City offices and municipal services will observe the Veterans Day holiday with closures on November 11, 2026.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Civic

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Pasadena city offices, including the Permit Center and Water and Power service centers, will remain closed on November 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Pasadena city offices, libraries, and the Permit Center will close on November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Residents can still access emergency services and regular transit throughout the holiday.

Why it matters

The closures allow city staff to observe the Veterans Day holiday while maintaining essential emergency response operations. A public ceremony will also be held at City Hall to honor veterans.

The city-hosted Veterans Day celebration is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City Hall. A Condor Squadron flyover is set to take place at 11:11 a.m.

The players

Pasadena City Hall

This facility serves as the administrative center for the city and will host the Veterans Day ceremony.

Pasadena Water and Power

This municipal utility provides electricity and water services to residents and is closing its call center for the holiday.

Condor Squadron

This group of aviation enthusiasts operates vintage aircraft and is scheduled to perform a flyover during the commemoration.

The details

City Hall and the Pasadena Water and Power customer service call center will be closed to the public. While municipal administrative offices are shutting down, city parks remain open, and trash collection will continue on a regular schedule.

Timeline

  1. November 11, 2026: Veterans Day holiday closures and celebration occur.

  2. November 12, 2026: City services and parking enforcement resume operations.

Industry Dynamics

The city adjusts its municipal service schedule to align with the federal Veterans Day holiday observation. This follows a standard operational pattern for government offices nationwide during federally recognized holidays.

Parking meters will be free for residents throughout the city on November 11. Although physical offices are closed, utility payments and permit applications remain accessible through the city's online systems.

The takeaway

Residents should plan for municipal service disruptions on the holiday and use online portals for urgent administrative tasks. Parking regulations will be suspended for the day, offering additional convenience for those attending the City Hall celebration.

Further reading

Learn more about local government operations at the Pasadena Civic section.

More information

View the city veterans day celebration details for further event information.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Pasadena Now.

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