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Defenders Park
🏛️ Plaza

Defenders Park

West Pasadena
📸 Scenic
🏛️ Historic

Historic plaza at Colorado Blvd & Orange Grove — home to the World War I 'Spirit of the American Doughboy' statue.

Defenders Park is a small historic plaza at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove, marking the start of the Rose Parade route. It's anchored by the 'Spirit of the American Doughboy' WWI memorial. A quick, evocative stop for visitors walking the Rose Parade route.

Practical Info

Colorado Blvd & Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Always open

Amenities

Benches
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