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What's up Pasadena! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which bands stole the show at Pasadena’s Rose Parade
  • How one Rose Parade float turned a teen’s tragedy into lifesaving hope
  • How did rare Rose Parade rain test these young musicians?

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Pasadena-Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments and 7 more events.

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  • Friday: Cloudy with a stray shower, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, temps: high: 60, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. See the best floats, bands and moments from the Rose Parade in Pasadena (indystar.com) — Pasadena streets were packed as bands, horses, floats and classic cars rolled through the 137th Rose Parade, giving locals a front-row view of national marching powerhouses. Photo highlights capture Brownsburg, Indiana University and Alabama Crimson Tide bands performing amid the colorful procession that turned Pasadena into a massive New Year’s Day celebration.
   

2. Las Vegas teen who died from cardiac arrest honored in 137th Annual Rose Parade (news3lv.com) — In Pasadena’s 137th Rose Parade, a Donate Life float honored Las Vegas teen Jordan Brister, whose organ donations have already saved multiple lives. His family, sponsored by Nevada Donor Network, used the tribute to highlight organ donation’s impact and raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in young people and student athletes.
   

3. Westerville North marching band students take part in Rose Parade (nbc4i.com) — Pasadena’s iconic Rose Parade was the rainy but unforgettable backdrop for three Ohio high school musicians who marched with the 300-member Bands of America Honor Band. They described the thrill of huge cheering crowds, the challenge of performing in rare parade rain, and how the intense, fast-paced experience differed from their usual Westerville North Marching Band routines.
   

4. Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America (thedailytimes.com) — Right in Pasadena’s All Saints Episcopal Church, a weekly interfaith meditation group blends Zen practice with Episcopal tradition, offering locals a quiet refuge from busy lives. The story then widens out, showing how similar contemplative practices from Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity are being revived in congregations and campuses across the country.
   

5. Cal Poly float wins Sweepstakes Award at 2025 Rose Parade (calcoastnews.com) — Pasadena’s iconic Rose Parade took center stage as Cal Poly’s student-built “Jungle Jumpstart” float captured the prestigious Sweepstakes Award, a rare honor for a non-commercial entry. The rainforest-themed robot and animal scene highlighted the parade’s teamwork theme and showcased months of hands-on collaboration between students from San Luis Obispo and Pomona who design and build the float for Pasadena each year.
   

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    Friday January 2
  • Ice House Comedy: Laugh Bombs
    Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
    9:30 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Knitting and Crochet Club
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    1:00 pm
  • Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (chinese show)
    Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
    7:30 pm
  • Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (English Show)
    Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
    9:30 pm

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