The City of Roses
Known For
Old Town Pasadena
Tournament of Roses
Rose Parade on New Year's Day
Rose Bowl Game
Pasadena Playhouse
California Institute of Technology
Trader Joe's
San Gabriel Mission
History
Pasadena is located in the San Gabriel Valley, Northeast of Los Angeles via the 110 freeway. The San Gabriel Mission was established in 1771. Pasadena was incorporated in 1886, and the first annual Tournament of Roses Parade was in 1890. The Pasadena Playhouse opened in 1917. The first Trade Joe's opened in Pasadena in 1967.
