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The Boulevard Bar
The Boulevard Bar, East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, USA
Pasadena's friendly neighbourhood bar with weekly drink specials, karaoke, and fabulous drag shows. This bar is proud its history and the work it has done in the fight for equal rights, so it continues to support the queer community and provide a space where everyone can be assured that they are safe and welcome. Therefore, The Boulevard Bar is the perfect place to relax and have fun, with karaoke throughout the week and happy hour prices all night Monday and Tuesday.
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