Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau to Open Holiday Pop-Up Shop and Visitors Center in Historic Old Pasadena, December 13 – January 5, 2019

December 04, 2018

The Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau will open its first-ever pop-up shop and offsite Visitors Center in Old Pasadena, December 13-January 5, 2019.

Pasadena, CA, (December 4, 2018) – With joyous holiday festivities quickly approaching, and families planning trips to Pasadena for the 130th Rose Parade® and 105th Rose Bowl Game®, the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau announced today it will open its first-ever pop-up shop and offsite Visitors Center in Old Pasadena. From December 13th through January 5th, 2019, local residents and incoming guests can visit Indiana Colony on historic Colorado Blvd. to purchase exclusive merchandise and speak to representatives about what to do, see and eat in Pasadena. Items for purchase include souvenirs of Pasadena branded mugs, water bottles, tote bags and more. The seasonal store will be located in the storefront of Indiana Colony (59 E. Colorado Blvd.), Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pasadena Pop-Up Shop and Visitors Center

Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Note: Christmas Eve (Closed), Christmas Day (Closed), New Year’s Day (Closed),

New Year’s Eve (Subject to change)

In addition, now through December 31st, the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau will offer assistance via its toll-free Visitor Hotline (877-793-9911). Available to local and incoming guests, the hotline will assist with questions and information regarding the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game, all parade and game-day activities, parking, hotel accommodations, dining, directions, New Year’s events and more. Visitors can access more information on https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/rose-parade-guide.

Helen Susan Rossi (2019 Tournament of Roses Royal Court) answering visitor questions at the Pasadena CVB's 35th Annual Visitor Hotline Ceremony on Monday, December 3, 2018 in Pasadena, CA.

Visitor Hotline (877) 793-9911 Hours of Operation (PST)

Monday, December 3rd – Friday, December 7th 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday, December 10th – Friday, December 14th 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday, December 17th – Friday, December 21st 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday, December 24th – Friday, December 28th 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday, December 31st 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Note: Hours are subject to change on the following holidays: Christmas Eve,

Christmas Day (Closed) and New Year’s Eve

The 130th Rose Parade® presented by Honda begins at 8 a.m. PST on Tuesday, January 1st, 2019. Later that day, the 105th Rose Bowl Game® will kick off at 1 p.m. PST. The game will feature a traditional matchup of teams from the Pac-12 and Big Ten. Visitors can also receive year-round information about Pasadena by logging onto www.visitpasadena.com or in-person at the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitors Center located at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101.

About the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau is a non-profit marketing organization dedicated to promoting Pasadena as a leading meeting, convention and leisure travel destination. With nearly 650 restaurants per capita than New York City for guests to enjoy, including shopping and entertainment, Pasadena offers something for everyone. For more information about planning a trip to Pasadena, contact the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 307-7977 or log on to www.VisitPasadena.com.