Pasadena Chalk Festival June 15 and 16

Join Us Saturday and Sunday  June 15th and 16th from 10am-7pm Yes, it's Father's Day Weekend at Paseo Colorado and see more than 500 artists from all over southern California create 200 murals in pastel chalk, using the pavement as their canvas.  Murals range in subject matter from the classical to whimsical, including renditions of masterpieces, abstract, portraiture, movie images, 3D effects, animation, et al! An Art Gallery & Silent Auction showcasing 200 original paintings created by the chalk artists makes great affordable art, with all proceeds benefitting the arts and learning programs of Light Bringer Project.  Young children can enjoy making art and having their face painted inKid's Chalkland. And you can enjoy Classic Cars showcased along Green Street on Father's Day Sunday. Have tacos and a chilled drink in the El Cholo Cantina providing al fresco seating, with a portion of proceeds benefitting Light Bringer Project. Paseo Colorado offers a great selection of restaurants, cafes, unique retail shops, the ArcLight Movie Theater, and more!! Where: Paseo Colorado, 280 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101. Murals also extend across Green Street onto the Convention Center concourse.  Cost: FREE! Bring the Family  Parking: Parking is available at many locations near the festival. Paseo Colorado recommends parking in one of the following garages:  Marengo Parking Structure located on the corner of Marengo Avenue and Green Street; or the Los Robles Parking Structure located on the corner of Los Robles Avenue and Greet Street.  There is also subterranean parking below the Paseo Colorado with entrances on Colorado Boulevard and on Green Street. Parking is free for 90 minutes and the rates are $1.50 per half hour, with a daily maximum of $6.00 with validation.  Mural by Michaela Chapman Mural by Gus Moran and Family Mural by the Gaona Brothers Mural by Julio Jimenez, 3D Effect Mural by Marcella Swett Photos by Brian Biery 2013 Featured Mural, "Aye See You" by Jennifer Swain, 2012 Festival Light Bringer Project would like to thank the following major sponsors:   Pasadena Chalk Festival  is made possible in part  by the Pasadena Arts &  Culture Commission and  the City of Pasadena  Cultural Affairs Division      lightbringerproject.com P.O. Box 968 Pasadena, CA 91102 Office 626-590-1134 Pasadena Chalk Festival is produced  in partnership with Light Bringer  Project and Paseo Colorado.  Like the Pasadena Chalk Festival  on Facebook.    paseocoloradopasadena.com 280 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101 Office 626-795-9100