Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting

See you on Saturday, December 6th, 2025!

2:00-9:00PM

Tree Lighting Ceremony starts at 6:00PM; encore at 8:30PM

Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex

11555 W Civic Center Dr

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

LOCATION: Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT ENTRANCE: GET DIRECTIONS HERE

EVENT MAIN PARKING LOT ENTRANCE: Follow the traffic signs in the area that lead to Sandario and Barnett. You will enter the event at W Civic Center Drive off Barnett. Marana PD will be running point control to direct traffic to the main parking lot. Parking attendants will assist you with available parking spaces.

HANDICAP PARKING: There is a designated lot for handicapped parking at MHC Healthcare’s covered parking lot. Security staff will direct you to the Handicap lot upon request.

EXPECT DELAYS: Traffic in the area may be congested and/or slow off Marana Road and Tangerine exits entering/exiting the event. We appreciate your patience and kindness so that everyone can enjoy this event!

COURTESY SHUTTLE

RETURNING THIS YEAR: The event will have courtesy shuttles running continuously throughout the event from Marana Middle School (11285 W Grier Rd, Marana, AZ 85653) and Gladden Farms Community Park (12205 N Tangerine Farms Rd, Marana, AZ 85653). There will be a stop indicated at both locations with security. You can park here, be shuttled just a few minutes down the road, and be dropped off in front of the event. The Marana Middle School shuttle will stop at the Mistletoe Market while the Gladden Farms Community Park shuttle will stop in front of the MMC parking lot. Shuttles run continuously 1:30-10:00PM.

SHUTTLE NOTES:

Depending on traffic, the estimated roundtrip journey from the park to the Marana Middle School Parking Lot into the event is 4-6 minutes.
Be aware that there could be a longer-than-normal wait time due to the excessive traffic in the area before and after the event.
There will be (1) handicapped-designated shuttle assigned to the Marana Middle School lot.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Event overview map coming soon!

TIPS AND AMENITIES FOR GUESTS

Check the WEATHER before you come.
Plan on wearing very sturdy, and comfortable shoes as guests may encounter uneven, surfaces. A hat and sunscreen are recommended for the daytime and a jacket is recommended at night as it will be chilly. Holiday attire is encouraged!
Families: This is a family-friendly event with activities for all ages.
#MaranaDogLife: Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and picked up after. We recommend any dogs that attend Marana events are comfortable in large crowds.

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Christmas Tree Lighting & Musical Light Show!

6:00PM debut and 8:30PM encore

Presented in partnership with CEMEX, Marana’s beloved annual tradition continues this year! Our 45ft tree, featuring 100,000 RGB lights, and over 100,000 additional lights in our landscape trees are synchronized with a musical playlist for a 13-minute show!

Photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus!

All ages are encouraged to get their free photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the event. Professional photos will be published the week after the event on Marana Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page.

Support the Marana Food Bank!

It’s the season of giving! Attendees are encouraged to bring (1) can of food or (1) non-perishable food item to donate to the Marana Food Bank. You will find donation stations at each event entrance and at the Marana Food Bank’s booth located in Santa’s Courtyard near the Free Photos with Santa! Learn more.

Mistletoe Market!

The Mistletoe Market features over 35 local artisans and craft vendors offering diverse products that make great holiday gifts! You can also talk to exhibitors, non-profits and Town of Marana departments and organizations! Full list TBA.

Food vendors!

No festival is complete without an awesome selection of food trucks and food vendors! From Sonoran Hot Dogs, Pizza, Tacos, Burgers and BBQ to Coffee, Hot Cocoa, Snacks, Churros and Fry Bread, Marana events have something for everyone! Full list TBA.

Community performances!

The Candy Cane Stage and Santa’s Courtyard Stage are programmed on the half hour from 2:30PM - 8:00PM (except for a break at 6:00PM for the Tree Lighting).

2025 schedule TBA.

Letter to Santa!

After you get your photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus, they’d love to get a letter from you so they can get started on presents for all the good girls and boys in the world. The Letter to Santa Station will be set up in Santa’s Courtyard.