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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Founders' Day

Parade registration open now!

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

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Star-Spangled Spectacular

 

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

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Fall Festival

 

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

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Holiday Festival

 

Date: First Saturday in December
Time: 2-9 PM
Tree Lighting: 6:00 and 8:30 PM

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Nightly Christmas Tree Musical Light Show

 

Date: December 6-27
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 returns on April 11, 2026.

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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

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors: Check out the digital version of the 2026 Marana Events Engagement Opportunities Guide(PDF, 16MB). 

February 2026 Sponsorship Update Newsletter

Want to be a sponsor? Email us!


Food Vendors, Artisans, and Exhibitors

Want to be a vendor at one of our Signature Events? Visit the Vendors page to access the Vendor Interest Form and to learn more information!

Note: We are fully booked for food and non-food vendors for Founders' Day 2026.

Vendor Information Page

2026 Market Vendor Orientation meeting slideshow(PDF, 22MB)


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

Volunteer opportunities are available on a seasonal basis with Marana Parks & Recreation.

View our Winter 25/26 volunteer newsletter.

Learn more about volunteering in the Town of Marana.


Founders' Day Parade

Founders' Day: Parade and Festivities is Marana's birthday! Forty-nine 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 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 is open now!