Question 1

WHAT IS THE BRIDGE PARTY?

Accepted Answer

Hosted by Pasadena Heritage, the Bridge Party is a big community party commemorating the saving of the historic Colorado Street Bridge which is closed to traffic for the evening. The event brings awareness to and raises funds for the Bridge's continued preservation efforts and for similar landmarks.

Question 2

WHEN DO TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR THE EVENT?

Accepted Answer

Tickets are on sale now through Eventbrite, and discounts are available for members of Pasadena Heritage and before the event.

Question 3

HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST? ARE THERE ANY DISCOUNTS?

Accepted Answer

Discounts will be available for Pre-Sale and Members.

Pre-Sale: $33 for Members and $38 for Non-members - July 1 – Friday, July 14, 11:59 p.m.

Day of: All tickets will be $40.00.

Kids: Children 12 and under are free.

Question 4

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO BE A MEMBER FOR THE MEMBER DISCOUNT?

Accepted Answer

Please visit pasadenaheritage.org/join to become a member of Pasadena Heritage.

Question 5

CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE EVENT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you won't receive the pre-sale discount. At the event, tickets can be purchased at the entrance on Orange Grove Blvd. at Colorado Blvd. Tickets can also be purchased at the West End entrance if you plan to walk on from west of the Bridge.

Question 6

IS THIS EVENT SUITABLE FOR KIDS?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This is a family-friendly event. Kids 12 and under are free. There will be a variety of free kids activities, and entertainment offered from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Defenders Park, featuring a drum circle, games, police and fire vehicles, face painting, a rock wall, and more.

Question 7

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS ORDERING MY TICKETS ONLINE – HELP!

Accepted Answer

To Get help with your order, please contact Pasadena Heritage at (626) 441-6333 x110, M - F,  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Question 8

DO I NEED TO PRINT OUT MY TICKETS?

Accepted Answer

No. Tickets can be scanned on your phone. But you can print them out if you find it easier. The print outs can be scanned, too.

Question 9

I PURCHASED TICKETS, BUT I CAN’T FIND THEM IN MY EMAIL.

Accepted Answer

Tickets are being issued through Eventbrite and sent via email.  Check your email inbox and spam folder for a message from Eventbrite. Make sure you bring your ticket with you for entrance to the party. Tickets will be scanned and can be scanned on your phone or printed out.

Question 10

I SEE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION BUT DON'T SEE THE TICKETS?

Accepted Answer

The tickets will be sent as an attachment. If you scroll down to the bottom of the email, you will find the attachment there. Click on it to display.

Question 11

HOW DO I ADD EVENTBRITE TICKETS TO MY APPLE WALLET?

Accepted Answer

You will need to download the Eventbrite app. Once downloaded you can click the add to Apple Wallet button.

Question 12

CAN I LEAVE THE PARTY AND THEN RETURN?

Accepted Answer

Yes, feel free to come and go, your wristband will allow you to re-enter.

Question 13

DO I NEED TO HAVE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT?

Accepted Answer

No. You will be able to view your tickets as an attachment in the email. Having an Eventbrite account keeps your tickets in one place for easy access, but it is not necessary to view, scan, and use your tickets.

Question 14

CAN I BRING MY PET?

Accepted Answer

Due to the number of people expected at this event, for the safety of guests and your own pet, we ask that you DO NOT bring pets. Service animals are welcome as needed.

Question 15

WHAT TIME DOES THE PARTY START?

Accepted Answer

Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

Question 16

WHAT TIME DOES IT END?

Accepted Answer

The Party ends at 11:30 p.m. Children’s activities will end at 9:00 p.m. Alcoholic beverage service ends at 10:30 p.m.

Question 17

WHERE ARE THE ENTRANCES?

Accepted Answer

There are three entrances to the event: South Orange Grove at Colorado Boulevard is the main entrance, the far west end of the Bridge for those coming from that direction, and the north end cul-de-sac of South Grand Avenue. Only those with tickets, vendors and volunteers may enter at South Grand.

Question 18

CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE EVENT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only at the Main Entrance on South Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd. You can also buy tickets on your phone through Eventbrite at any time. The West Entrance will not be selling tickets but you can certainly enter through there if you've purchased a ticket.

Question 19

SECURITY

Accepted Answer

Security personnel will be on duty throughout the event, including private security and off-duty Pasadena Police officers. If you need help, feel free to contact the nearest security person directly or go to any Scrip Table where communication with security will be available.

Question 20

I’M A VENDOR/ENTERTAINER/VOLUNTEER, WHERE DO I GO?

Accepted Answer

The North end of South Grand Avenue at the cul-de-sac is the entrance for vendors, entertainers and volunteers.

Question 21

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO THE BRIDGE PARTY?

Accepted Answer

Be casual and comfortable, but shirts and shoes are required.

Question 22

WHEN WILL THE BAND SET TIMES BE RELEASED?

Accepted Answer

We will be posting set times on the website the week of the party.

Question 23

WHAT ARE THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS?

Accepted Answer

Festive foods, sweets, craft beer, cocktails, and wine will be available from local vendors. Prices will be from $5 to $15 and can be purchased using Activity Tickets “Scrip” only. Activity Tickets “Scrip” are valued at $1each. There will be six designated Activity Tickets “Scrip” purchase areas.

Question 24

CAN I BUY ACTIVITY TICKETS “SCRIP” IN ADVANCE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Save time and purchase your Activity Tickets “Scrip” online through Eventbrite in advance. Activity Tickets “Scrip” sales close on Event 3 days prior to the event.

Question 25

I BOUGHT ACTIVITY TICKETS “SCRIP” ONLINE, WHERE CAN I PICK THEM UP?

Accepted Answer

Activity Tickets “Scrip” purchased online can be picked up at the WILL CALL TABLE at the entrance at South Orange Grove at Colorado Blvd. If you are entering via the West End entrance, let us know you would like to pick up your scrip tickets there by emailing us at preservation@pasadenaheritage.org.

Question 26

IS THERE FREE WATER?

Accepted Answer

Bottled water is $2 and can be purchased at any of the 4 bars.

Question 27

IS THERE A LOST & FOUND?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Lost & Found booth is located at the Grand Avenue cul-de-sac entrance.

Question 28

CAN I PARK ON THE STREET?

Accepted Answer

Free parking will be available on surface streets (along South Grand Ave. and South Orange Grove Ave., and side streets) where permitted. Avoid parking in areas with “No Parking” signs, as cars left in these designated areas will be towed. Pasadena Heritage is not responsible for any towed cars.

Question 29

WHERE ELSE CAN I PARK?

Accepted Answer

Free parking for guests is also available in two nearby parking lots:
	
Maranatha High School Parking at 169 S St. John Ave.

Doheny Eye Institute Parking at 150 N Orange Grove Blvd. (enter through Kensington Pl.)

Question 30

ANY OTHER PARKING?

Accepted Answer

Convenient parking is available at the Elk’s Lodge at the corner of Orange Grove Blvd. and Green St. (enter from Green St.) for $20.00. Flat rate parking is available in Old Pasadena after 5:00 p.m. and a free Pasadena Transit Bus will be circulating along Colorado Blvd. to the Bridge Party Stop.

Question 31

IS THE PARTY ADA ACCESSIBLE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be a drop-off area at the north end of South Grand Ave. A wheelchair-accessible ramp will be provided in this area so attendees can enter the Park area.

Question 32

WHAT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE BRIDGE PARTY?

Accepted Answer

The Pasadena Transit bus will run its Route 10 bus throughout the evening until 12 midnight along Colorado Boulevard between Lake Ave. and Orange Grove Blvd., with a special stop at W. Colorado Boulevard at Orange Grove. (FREE). At Lake Ave., the bus will head southbound to E. Del Mar Blvd.

Question 33

I'M TAKING THE GOLD LINE. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET THERE?

Accepted Answer

The Pasadena transit bus will be only a few blocks from the Gold Line Stations Del Mar, Memorial Park, and Lake Avenue . You can also take the Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park Station, from there you can catch Metro Local 180/181 at Colorado Blvd and Arroyo Parkway, exit at Colorado Blvd.

Question 34

HOW DO I GET THERE FROM OLD PASADENA?

Accepted Answer

You can walk to any Pasadena Transit bus stop along Colorado Blvd. for a ride to the Bridge party entrance on Pasadena Transit Route 10 bus line for free.

Question 35

ARE YOU RECRUITING HELP FOR THE BRIDGE PARTY?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all volunteers will receive free entry to the festivities. For more information visit ww.pasadenaheritage.org/bridgeparty. An online sign-up form is available toward the bottom of the page.

Question 36

I LOST MY TICKET, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Accepted Answer

If you purchased your passes online, please check your inbox and spam folder. If you still can’t find it, contact (626) 441-6333 ext. 110 by 4:00 p.m. on Fri., July 14. If you are on-site, please head to the registration table at the South Orange Grove Entrance.

Question 37

WILL THERE BE FIRST AID ON SITE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the American Red Cross will have a First Aid Station set up in the Grand Avenue cul-de-sac in the park.

Question 38

WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?  WILL THERE BE ATMS AVAILABLE?

Accepted Answer

Credit cards and cash will be accepted. Checks will not be accepted. On-site tickets can be purchased at the main entrance to the event located off Orange Grove Blvd. Activity Tickets (Scrip) tables are located throughout the event. There are no ATMS at the event.

Question 39

WILL THERE BE WI-FI?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 40

ARE PRESS WELCOME?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please visit our Press Check-In at the South Grand Entrance to receive a Press Pass to the event! Contact Katelyn Barchowsky at kb@storiedlane.com for further information.

Question 41

I'M A FOOD VENDOR OR OTHER VENDOR -- ARE YOU TAKING APPLICATIONS?

Accepted Answer

Vendors for this year’s party have already been selected. If you're interested in becoming vendor in the future, please contact preservation@pasadenaheritage.org. after this year’s event.

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