The best events, services, resources, & more for Arizona’s 55+ community.
Menu
The best events, services, resources, & more for Arizona’s 55+ community.
Since 1949 the Winterhaven Festival of Lights has grown to become a Tucson Tradition. This year, for the 75th time, we welcome the community of Tucson to come enjoy the lights and celebrate the holiday season. (Sponsored by Tucson Electric Power Company.)
75th Annual Festival of Lights
This year is our Diamond Anniversary, the 75th year of the Winterhaven Festival of Lights – one of the longest running festivals of its kind in the country.
The Festival of Lights celebrates the holiday season in Tucson and is visited by hundreds of thousands of people from all over southern Arizona. Moreover, the Festival is one the most important events for the Community Food Bank in Tucson. In 2023, $31,222 and 37,800 pounds of food were donated to the Food Bank through the Festival.
Come enjoy the lights and help us support our community by bringing a donation for the foodbank with you.
December 14-28, 2024
6:00–10:00 pm every night
Walk Through Nights Only. There are NO drive-thru nights for 2024.
In addition to walking through, you can tour the lights by Winterhaven Hayrides, Winterhaven Trolley Tours (ADA accessible), or Arizona Party Bikes (pedal-powered group bike). Advanced reservations are recommended.
ADA Access
Community members with disabilities can enjoy the Festival of Lights in the following ways:
The Festival is free to attend, but please donate.
We ask everyone to bring a donation of food or money for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Donation stations at every entrance available day & night.
Most needed items: Peanut butter, oatmeal, cereal, granola bars, canned tomato products, canned tuna & chicken, canned soup, canned vegetables, canned fruit, rice & pasta, shelf stable milk
Or donate to the Community Food Bank online here.
Help to make the season bright for families in Tucson!
1. Dogs – Dogs are allowed at The Festival on leashes but the festival can get busy. We ask dog owners to exercise common sense and courtesy.
2. Cigarettes – The Festival is a family event with many elderly and young participants. We kindly ask you refrain from cigarette smoking.
3. Trash – Please dispose of trash in the many trash cans placed in and around Winterhaven
4. Bicycles – please be safe, use sound judgment and walk your bicycle when crowded.
5. Sounds Amplification – For pedestrian and vehicular safety, and to avoid residential disruption, only residents and approved vendors are approved for sound amplification.
6. Freedom of Speech
Individuals or groups wishing to use The Festival of Lights (FOL) for display of signage, distribution of materials, solicitation or other advocacy for social, cultural, political, religious or other ideological purposes during the Festival shall be treated the same as other individuals and groups. These individuals and groups are not endorsed by The Festival of Lights (Winterhaven Public Events) or The Winterhaven Neighborhood Home-Owners-Association.
The FOL has large crowds, takes place in a residential neighborhood on public streets, free of charge. FOL is concerned to protect the peace, welfare and safety of all residents, persons attending the Festival.
Individuals or groups wishing to engage in expressive activity may do so as long as they do not block, impede, or otherwise disrupt motorized vehicles, pedestrian traffic, or access to vendors. To safely accommodate these individuals and groups, they must:
More info (and FAQs) about the event here.
