Free public menorah lightings are scheduled for Pasadena and Santa Monica on Wednesday to mark the first night of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
An hourlong event to light what Chabad of Pasadena is billing as the “Menorah of Roses” will begin at 4 p.m. at Pasadena City Hall. The event also includes live entertainment, arts and crafts, doughnuts and latkes.
A series of eight menorah lightings on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica will begin at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday’s lighting is organized by Chabad of Santa Monica and will include music, arts and crafts. Latkes and hot chocolate will be available…