Signature & Community Events

Marana Events: Fun for All!

The Town of Marana offers family-friendly fun for all! Since 1977, Marana has provided free, multi-generational entertainment for the public to enjoy. Our award-winning events are a big reason why Marana is now a popular destination for new residents, businesses, and visitors!

Have questions? Contact by phone at 520-382-2630 or email events@maranaaz.gov.

Signature Events

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Date: Third Saturday in March
Parade: 10 AM-11:30 AM
Festival: 11:30 AM-3:00 PM

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Date: Fourth of July
Time: 5-9:30 PM
Fireworks: 9 PM

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Date: Third Saturday in October
Time: 2-9 PM
Mutton Bustin': 5:30-7:30 PM

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Date: First Saturday in December
Time: 2-9 PM
Tree show: 6:30 and 8:30 PM

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Date: December 8-28
Time: Every half-hour from 6-9 PM 

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Community Events

Concerts in the Courtyard


A family-friendly, free concert night held monthly in the Fall and Spring. Food trucks and themed nights are featured as well. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating. 

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Movies in Marana


A family-friendly, free outdoor movies series shown at sundown in Marana parks. Select Saturdays, April through October. Food vendors will be on site. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating. 

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Camping Under the Stars


Our beloved annual Camping Under the Stars event will return on April 11, 2026. More details coming soon!

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#MaranaDogLife


Marana events are pup-friendly! We believe that dogs enhance the quality of life you can find in Marana, and we have paw-some services, assets, and events in place just for your pup(s)!

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Get Involved

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors: Check out the digital version of the 2025 Marana Events Engagement Opportunities Guide(PDF, 24MB).

Event dates and details are subject to change. Please see the event calendar above for the most up-to-date information.

Want to be a sponsor? Email us!   Spring 2025 Sponsorship Update


Food Vendors, Artisans, and Exhibitors

Want to be a vendor at one of our Signature Events? Click the button to fill out an interest form!

Vendor Interest Form    2025 Food Vendor Update


Performers

Want to perform at one of our Signature Events or concerts? Fill out the Performer Interest Form and tell us about your organization! This helps us book according to your performance type, genre, style, and availability. Thank you!

Please remember this form is not a guarantee of acceptance. Thank you!

Performer Interest Form


Volunteers

Learn more about volunteering in the Town of Marana.


Founders' Day Parade

Founders' Day: Parade and Festivities is Marana's birthday! Forty-seven years ago, a group of Southern Arizona farmers changed history. Marana was officially incorporated on March 21, 1977, and has exponentially grown to become the second-largest populated town in southern Arizona today. Marana is home to over 60,000 people and is still growing! Now, on the third Saturday in March, friends, neighbors, and visitors come together in Downtown Marana to honor the community's heritage with the "Biggest Little Parade in Arizona" and festivities afterward.

Registration for the 2026 Founders' Day Parade will open in January 2026.