Pasadena Streets Close Sunday For CicLAvia
PASADENA (CBSLA.com) — Bicyclists, rollerbladers, skaters and all manner of pedestrians took over the streets of Pasadena Sunday for the latest installment of CicLAvia.
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It's the first time since the event's inception that it has been held outside Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
CicLAvia Pasadena was held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31. The 3.5-mile route takes participants along Colorado Boulevard and down side streets to parks and Pasadena's cultural attractions.
The following streets were expected to remain closed from 8 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Sunday:
This free event is open to the public, largely thanks to a grant from Metro Los Angeles.
Organizers want to remind the public that it's not a race. Traffic moves in both directions. There is no beginning nor end - participants can start anywhere they like along the route.
Businesses are typically open along the route and some even offer discounts for participants.
Event organizers say it's a great way to get to explore Pasadena and be active.