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A Star-Spangled Night in Marana to Mark America’s 250

Published on June 03, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Town of Marana’s largest Signature Event, the Star-Spangled Spectacular at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

Upgrades Coming to Honea Heights Neighborhood Park

Published on May 15, 2026

The Honea Heights Neighborhood Park will temporarily close beginning May 22, 2026, for improvements as part of the Honea Heights Neighborhood Park Phase Two Expansion Project.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

Free Outdoor Movie Series Kicks Off New Season #SplashSavvy Style

Published on April 16, 2026

Marana Parks & Recreation's annual free outdoor movie series returns on Saturday, May 16, 2026 with Disney’s Teen Beach Movie at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park on the basketball court next to the splash pad. It's #SplashSavvy Night and the Marana Lifeguard team will be on site handing out information about our award-winning Drowning Prevention Awareness Campaign.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Marana Founders' Day 2026

Published on March 24, 2026

The Town of Marana extends its sincere thanks to everyone who attended the 2026 Founders’ Day Parade and Festivities on Saturday, March 21, 2026. We look forward to continuing this cherished tradition and welcoming the community back next year to celebrate the Town's 50th birthday on Saturday, March 20, 2027.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

Extreme Heat Prompts Changes to Marana's Founders’ Day Events

Published on March 18, 2026

The Town of Marana is taking extra precautions to keep the community safe during the Founders’ Day Parade and Festivities on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

Marana’s New Parks and Recreation Director Focused on the Future

Published on February 25, 2026

Four months into his role as Parks and Recreation Director, Wayne Barnett is already helping shape the next chapter of recreation in the Town of Marana. “We have such a strong, talented, and dedicated Parks and Recreation team. I feel fortunate and honored to serve as their leader,” said Parks and Recreation Director Wayne Barnett.

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Celebrate Marana’s Founders’ Day with a Country Jamboree

Published on February 19, 2026

Marana’s "Biggest Little Parade in Arizona" is getting a Country Jamboree twist as the annual Founders’ Day Parade & Festivities return to the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00AM - 3:00PM.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

Concerts in the Courtyard Announces 2026 Spring Season

Published on February 02, 2026

The Town of Marana’s Concerts in the Courtyard series returns for the Spring half of the 25-26 season with free family fun and music at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

PHOTO RECAP: Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting in Marana

Published on December 09, 2025

Thank you for joining us at the Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting on December 6, 2025, at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex!
We hope you had a wonderful time celebrating the season with us.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

Lights, Music and Magic: Marana’s Holiday Festival Returns December 6

Published on November 06, 2025

The Town of Marana invites the community to make merry memories this festive season at the annual Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex. Guests are encouraged to bring a one can of food or one non-perishable food item for the Marana Food Bank.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

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