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Apr 5, 2023

22nd Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event

On Monday, April 24, 2023, at 7:00pm, the City of Glendale will host its Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event at the Alex...

Dec 20, 2022

Glendale CSI 2023

Are you interested in learning how the Glendale operates behind the scenes? We're launching the Glendale Civic Services Institute...

Dec 19, 2022

City Council in Your Neighborhood: Riverside Rancho

Calling all Riverside Rancho residents! We know that no one understands a neighborhood better than those who live there, and we'd like to...

Dec 6, 2022

Fiesta de las Luminarias

Glendale Beautiful invites you to see the historic Casa Adobe de San Rafael on December 10 surrounded in candlelight for the Fiesta de...

Dec 6, 2022

Rain Barrel Distribution Event: January 8, 2023

Did you know: When rainwater is directed into a rain barrel, even 1/10 inch of rain can collect up to 63 gallons of water (based off of...

Nov 29, 2022

A Paw-Some Christmas!

The Glendale Police Department is looking for help gathering their K9 supplies list for the new year. If you'd like to get involved,...

Nov 22, 2022

Electric Car Guest Drive

Get in the driver’s seat December 3rd and see what electric is all about! The electric vehicle (EV) Guest Drive event will feature a wide...

Nov 22, 2022

Community Open House: Scholl Canyon Biogas Renewable Generation Project

Join us on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Auditorium (1401 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA...

Nov 9, 2022

Glendale Tech Week 2022

As Glendale continues to emerge as a regional hub for technology and innovation, this year's Glendale Tech Week attracted over 800 local...

Oct 24, 2022

Dia De Los Muertos 2022

Day of the Dead, or Día de Los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated in different parts of the world on November 1st and 2nd....

Sep 24, 2022

Discovering Glendale's Doctors House

Built in 1890, the Doctors House is one of Glendale’s two remaining Queen Anne-Eastlake style Victorian homes. It was occupied in...

Aug 31, 2022

GCC Metro GoPass Media Event

On August 31, 2022, Mayor Kassakhian and members of the Glendale City Council were joined by partners from Glendale Community College...

Jul 30, 2022

Glendale Cruise Night 2022

On July 16, 2022 The City of Glendale held its 27th Annual Cruise Night event on Brand Blvd. in the heart of downtown Glendale.

Jul 26, 2022

GPD Etch & Catch Event

GPD has teamed up with Firestone in an effort to deter & catch thieves & track stolen catalytic converters! Keep an eye out for GPD's...

Jun 8, 2022

As the Earth Wanes: Considering Climate Change

As the Earth Wanes: Considering Climate Change, is an exhibition designed to reflect on the effects of global warming and climate change...

Jun 29, 2021

July 4th Celebrations in Glendale!

The 4th of July Holiday is just around the corner! It is important to remember that the City of Glendale has a zero tolerance policy for...

Jun 28, 2021

Coexisting with Glendale's Coyotes and Wildlife

One of the best parts about living in Glendale is being able to enjoy the comforts of the city while being close to natural beauty and...

Apr 19, 2021

Soroptimist of Glendale Hosts 18th Annual Bras for a Cause

Soroptimist International of Glendale will hold the 18th annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6 p.m. via Zoom....

Mar 31, 2021

Access Online: City Services Provided by the Permit Services Center:

Below is a list of resources available online while the Permit Services Center remains closed to the public due to Covid-19. If you need...

Mar 8, 2021

Art Installation on Display at Glendale's Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station

Artist Pascaline Doucin-Dahlke’s installation, Another Life, will be on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station from March 1 – Apr

Feb 20, 2021

City of Glendale Brings Local Vaccination Opportunities to Glendale Residents

The Glendale Fire Department, City of Glendale-Community Services & Parks (CSP), and the City of Glendale are working with community...

Feb 2, 2021

City of Glendale Seeks Innovation Ideas from the Community

The City of Glendale is seeking ideas from the community as part of the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge sponsored by Bloomberg...

Feb 1, 2021

COVID-19 Digital Ambassador Program

Do you want to get involved in the City’s campaign to help stop the spread of COVID-19? Join the COVID-19 Digital Ambassador Program!...

Jan 26, 2021

Glendale Tree Stories

California Humanities has awarded $20,000 to the City of Glendale for its project entitled “Glendale Tree Stories.” Glendale Tree Stories...

Jan 7, 2021

Join Us Virtually for the 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Togetherhood Celebration!

The City of Glendale invites you to join and watch the 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Togetherhood Celebration on Thursday, January 1

Jan 6, 2021

10 Ways to Reduce your Carbon Footprint!

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions. The...

Nov 9, 2020

NoHo - Pasadena Transit Corridor Public Hearing and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Review

Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around, which includes improving bus service to better connect communities in the San Fernando...

Oct 9, 2020

Great Shake Out 2020

The Great Shake Out provides all Californians with the opportunity to learn and practice their earthquake safety skills annually on the...

Oct 8, 2020

Glendale Stands in Solidarity with the People of Armenia and Artsakh

On September 26, 2020, Azerbaijan’s military forces launched a deadly and unprovoked attack against its Armenian neighbors in Artsakh. To...

Oct 7, 2020

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The City of Glendale will light City Hall in purple as part of the Purple Light Nights campaign, to bring awareness of October as...

Sep 28, 2020

Soroptimist International of Glendale Presents The Island of Sea Women

Join Soroptimist International of Glendale on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6:00pm for a Zoom discussion with New York Times Best-Selling...

Sep 23, 2020

Valley View Elementary Send their Appreciation for Firefighters!

Mrs. Jenks’ second grade class at Valley View Elementary had a special message for California's firefighters battling fires throughout...

Sep 9, 2020

Year-Long Series Launches with Eric Nusbaum’s Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives

Authors Eric Nusbaum and Gustavo Arellano will discuss Mr. Nusbaum’s new book, Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives...

Aug 26, 2020

Face Mask Poster Contest Winner

On August 4, 2020, the City of Glendale launched a Face Covering Poster Contest for students grades K-12. The contest gave students the...

Aug 7, 2020

Call for Artists: Beyond the Box

The Glendale Arts and Culture Commission will issue a call for artists starting August 5, for artists to apply to paint murals on 30 City...

Aug 4, 2020

Face Covering Poster Contest for K-12!

The City of Glendale, along with community partners, is excited to launch a Face Covering Poster Contest for students in grades K-12!...

Aug 4, 2020

Virtual CDBG Open House

The City of Glendale Community and Parks Department invites Non-Profits to a Virtual DBG Open House on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at...

Jul 31, 2020

Celebrate the Alex Theatre's 95th Birthday!

Glendale Arts invites all City of Glendale residents to celebrate the Alex Theatre’s 95th birthday with us on Saturday, September 5, 2020...

Jul 24, 2020

Reducing Waste at Home

The City of Glendale saw an increase in residential trash during the County's "Safer at Home" emergency order. Here are some simple...

Jul 23, 2020

Vlume Armenian Digital Library

Glendale Library, Arts & Culture (GLAC) cardholders now have FREE online access to Vlume, the world’s largest Armenian digital library....

Jul 22, 2020

Bioluminescence Wonderment

Photo Courtesy of Arlene Vidor Enjoy artist Jennifer Swain’s art installation, Bioluminescence Wonderment, at the Adams Square Mini Park...

Jul 21, 2020

Wear Your Face Covering Campaign

Due to the success of past campaigns utilizing characters created by the City of Glendale to communicate important messages, the City of...

Jul 21, 2020

Connecting Glendale

In these times of physical (and social) isolation, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture is still creating ways to connect our community, and...

Jul 10, 2020

Panel on Racism: Past & Present

The City of Glendale will present a virtual panel discussion on racism: past and present on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:30 p.m....

Jul 10, 2020

Panel on Racism: Past & Present

Community members may live-stream the panel by clicking here. The City of Glendale will present a virtual panel discussion on racism:...

Jul 7, 2020

Cruise 2020

Although Glendale's Annual Cruise Night is cancelled, we invite you o show off your classic car by cruising up and down Brand Blvd.!...

May 9, 2020

We Remember: Armenian Genocide Commemorative Video 2020

Although we can't physically be together this year to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at the beautiful Alex...

Mar 2, 2020

CANCELLED: 19th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration

The City of Glendale invites you to celebrate the life and work of farm worker, civil rights activist, and Presidential Medal of Freedom...

Feb 28, 2020

CANCELLED: Spring Eggstravaganza 2020!

The City of Glendale invites you to its annual Spring Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pacific Park!...

Feb 27, 2020

Parent's Night Out!

Drop off your kids for a night of fun activities, friends, food, and movies, while you spend an evening out doing whatever you want!...