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Holidayfest

December

Holidayfest! on South Lake Avenue

Celebrate the season at this festive holiday event on South Lake Avenue, where you can enjoy live music, holiday activities, in-store promotions, photos with Santa, cookie decorating, and more!

Deck the halls at Holidayfest on South Lake Avenue – a free event bringing the holiday spirit to Pasadena. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping and special in-store promotions, dining, festive live music, and family-friendly activities.

Group of people cross the street, walking by the Christmas lights decorating the median along South Lake Avenue.
Baby smiles while riding on the mother's shoulders. A Christmas tree decorated with red ribbon and gold ornaments behind them
Parent holds up a child so they can high-five a performer in a toy soldier uniform during Holidayfest
A child sits on Santa's lap and looks up at him. There are stacks of presents behind them.
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