Full Notification

The City of Pasadena reminds the public about the following IMPORTANT road closures, public safety and general event information for Make Music Pasadena 2014, 10 A.M. TO 11 P.M., SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014

Expected attendance of up to 25,000, or more, at the seventh annual Make Music Pasadena, a free music festival held throughout Old Pasadena and the Pasadena Playhouse District with more than 500 musicians performing 140 free concerts on 35 stages in one day!

OFFICIAL WEBSITE, ARTIST INFO AND PROGRAM GUIDE:
Make Music Pasadena, www.makemusicpasadena.org

ADDITIONAL VISITOR INFO ONLINE: www.VisitPasadena.com
Pasadena Playhouse District: www.PlayhouseDistrict.org
Old Pasadena: www.OldPasadena.org
City of Pasadena, www.cityofpasadena.net

Public Transportation website: The city’s ARTS buses offer extended, additional and FREE Service on Route 10 serving Make Music Pasadena venues on event day.

Visit www.cityofpasadena.net/Transportation/Arts_Routes_and_Schedules/ for more information about special service announcements and to make traveling fun and easy

All Motorists, residents, bicyclists and merchants are advised of the following road closures and detours:

The Old Pasadena stage will feature entertainment from 12 P.M. to 7 P.M. The following streets will be closed from 5 A.M. to 10 P.M.
•Colorado Boulevard between Fair Oaks Avenue & Arroyo Parkway
•Raymond Avenue between Union Street & Green Street

The Playhouse District stage will feature entertainment from 12 P.M. to 8 P.M. The following streets will be closed from 7 A.M. to 10 P.M. •Madison Avenue between Colorado Boulevard & Green Street

Residents are advised to use Del Mar Boulevard and Walnut Street for east- and westbound travel or Orange Grove Boulevard and Lake Avenue for north- and southbound travel on event day.

Residents wishing to expedite travel in the Downtown and Old Pasadena areas on Saturday, June 7, are encouraged to use Del Mar Boulevard and Walnut Street for east- and westbound travel.

For north- and southbound travel on event day, consider using Orange Grove Boulevard and Lake Avenue.

PUBLIC SAFETY:

If You See Something, Say Something!

For crimes in progress, suspicious activity or life-threatening situations, remember to always call 9-1-1 and/or notify the nearest uniformed officer at the event. Be prepared to speak calmly, give your location and provide the basic details of the nature of your call.

Pasadena Police and Fire Department personnel will be on scene to help protect you and respond to any emergencies. For non-emergency calls, contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.

Remember:
•Stay hydrated during outdoor activities--drink lots of water.
•Use sunscreen, wear a brimmed hat and seek/use shade when available.
•Observe all posted & temporary No Parking signs. Vehicles violating parking restrictions can be ticketed and towed at owners' expense.
•Expect to pay for parking. Plenty of parking structures and meters.
•Please allow for extra travel time into and out of Pasadena.
•Consider carpooling, or better yet, use Metro for your transportation needs for the event. Use the Memorial Park Station exit on the Gold Line.
•Share the road!
•Celebrate Responsibly
•Designate a Driver
•Enjoy the Music!

The City of Pasadena wishes to thank all residents and the motoring public for their help and cooperation. Attendees are also asked to celebrate responsibly and to support our local merchants, shops and restaurants while in Beautiful Pasadena.


William H. Boyer
Public Information Officer v City Manager’s Office v City of Pasadena
(626) 744-4755, Office v (626) 744-4774, FAX
www.cityofpasadena.net

Citizen Service Center, (626) 744-7311 www.twitter.com/PasadenaGov v www.facebook.com/cityofpasadena㸆