Happy 30th Anniversary to Pasadena’s Black History Parade.
The bands played…
The politicians waved and smiled…
Mayor Bill Bogaard
Pasadena’s City Council District 1 Representative Jacquie Robinson
I was busy talking to Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Pasadena) when he went by—more on that later
State Assembly Member Anthony Portantino, with a bold wardrobe choice—a John Muir HS cap
There were smiles all around
Lady Edna Bluain, honored by the Jackie Robinson Seniors.
Denise Jones of the Pasadena Deltas
There were drummers…
and the Pasadena Cowgirls…
There were celebrities…
Willard Pugh, who played Harpo in The Color Purple
Walter Richards on the right. Â Didn’t catch the name of the young man on the left (but if you know, please leave it in the comments)
The Buffalo Soldiers
The kids
the youth
the Masons
the Real Ryda’z
and the Way of Life Car Club
Back to Rep. Adam Schiff—-I said hello and then pointed out that he had a hard act to follow, since his car was right behind the one carrying the Los Angeles County Foster Mother of the Year.
She is a real hero.
Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the parade a successful one.
West Coast Grrlie Blather 
What a great parade!
We’re so sorry we missed it – thanks for the post about the parade, Kelly.
love the Buffalo Soldiers
Best post ever. Next year I want to go with you.
Nice…. one of the Best Parades, weather was great
Keep SMILE(ing)
I am passing this SMILE along
Looking forward to more
I never knew Pasadena had a Black History Parade. Lots of fun!!!! The ICEF Frederick Douglass Elementary School Drummers and Drill Team did an outstanding job!!! to be so little
thats my CB Tarrance youth group holding the Pasadena black history banner. Im in the suit. this was the best year ever for me in this parade.
I see a pattern here. Where’s the March parade? And the April?
Quick–before it’s May!