Celebrate Marana with us!
Enjoy the PARADE 10AM-12PM
FESTIVITIES FROM 12PM-4PM include:
—CAR SHOW presented by Obsessions Car Club
—MUSICAL & DANCE PERFORMANCES
—20 FOOD TRUCKS
—ARTISAN VENDORS & EXHIBITORS
—CREATION STATION presented by Lucky Cat Social Art
—CHALK ART ALLEY
—INFLATABLES & MORE
PARADE
The parade theme this year is “My Favorite Things (About Marana)”!
Make sure you line up early on Marana Main Street and surrounding vicinity to get a great spot to see the fantastic parade entries! Best spots will be along Marana Main Street and along W. Civic Center Drive.
Want to be in the parade? Sign Up HERE
CHECK OUT THE PARADE ROUTE HERE
PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
JENNIFER NORTH MORRIS of Marana High School: (Ms. NoMo) has lived in Marana for 19 years and is proud to be part of the Marana community as a teacher, parent, and neighbor. She joined the mathematics team at Marana High School seven years ago and has been honored this year as a finalist for the University of Arizona Athletics and KGUN 9 News Teacher of the Year.
Car Show
PRESENTED BY OBSESSIONS CAR CLUB
Obsessions Car Club started as a way for friends to get together in a casual car-loving environment without the exclusivity and requirements of other car clubs. They have grown significantly since that time, but still live by those values. Meeting new people and connecting with old friends is what they love most about their events.
Performances
11:30AM-1:30PM: GOOD TROUBLE (Classic Rock)
1:30-2:00PM: TUCSON CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER (Lion Dance)
2:00-4:00PM: FREDDY PARISH BAND (Country, Old Time, Bluegrass)
Historic Marana Exhibits
Stop by the Marana Community Center’s Crafting for a Cause booth to enjoy a Historic Marana Craft Wall and other exhibits throughout the event courtyard.
Artisan Market & Exhibitors
Support over 30 local small businesses and buy art, crafts, goods and wares from our Artisan Market vendors and Exhibitors.
20 Food Trucks
There are dining option for everyone! Featuring: Al Gusto Coffee Co, DC Jumbie Latin Caribbean Food Truck, Fork N Fire, Greater Faith Intl. Church (BBQ), Haus of Brats, Heavy Kettle Corn, Jackie’s Food Court, Just Churros, Marana Heritage Conservancy, Meatball Madness, Ricuras de Venezuela, Ry’s Snacks, Romero’s Sonoran Hotdogs, Smokin’ Monster BBQ, Sweet Sensations Ice Cream & Candy, Tucson Kona Ice, Tuxson Tacos & Sunset Sammies and Soups, & West Coast Trolley.
Corn Hole Tournament & Games
Enjoy friendly family fun and games! Enter the Founders’ Day Corn Hole Tournament for a chance to win prizes, play lawn games, and try your luck at FC Tucson’s soccer inflatable and Tucson Roadrunner’s hockey inflatable!
Creation Station
PRESENTED BY LUCKY CAT SOCIAL ART
Free Interactive Learning & Arts Activities! Kids can create a craft on site at the event to take home.
Chalk Art Alley
Kids of all ages can enjoy the opportunity to create their own masterpiece in a designated square. Chalk will be provided on site. By the end of the event, its fun to stroll through the patchwork walkway of art!
Bouncy Fun & Games
The Family Fun Zone features inflatables like bouncing castles, obstacle courses and attractions for all ages!
