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SUMMARY:Winterhaven Festival of Lights 2024: The 75th Diamond Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Tucson holiday tradition!\nSince 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.) \n75th Annual Festival of Lights \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nCome enjoy the lights and help us support our community by bringing a donation for the foodbank with you. \nDates:\nDecember 14-28\, 2024\n6:00–10:00 pm every night \nAlternatives to Walking\nWalk Through Nights Only. There are NO drive-thru nights for 2024.\nIn 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. \n\nADA Access\nCommunity members with disabilities can enjoy the Festival of Lights in the following ways: \n\n\n\nTrolley – ADA compliant with wheelchair lifts.\nHayrides – Ramps are available.\nIndividuals with wheelchairs or walkers can be dropped off at the entrances of Tucson Blvd\, or Prince to wait for their parties.\nMotorized mobility scooters are welcome.\n\n\nFree\, but please donate:\nThe Festival is free to attend\, but please donate.\nWe 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.\nMost 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\nOr donate to the Community Food Bank online here.\nHelp to make the season bright for families in Tucson! \nFood & Drinks\n\nStar Kettlecorn\nTrucking Good Cupcakes\nCommon Grounds Espresso\nYou Sly Dog (hot dogs)\nSilent Adventures (NEW!)\nSing & dance to a festive playlist through the streets of Winterhaven in a 40 minute tour led by talented guides. It’s a silent disco meets flash mob\, but you don’t have to have any skills to join the fun. Let’s help this new business become a success Tucson! Email silentadventures@gmail.com or call 520-256-0469 for more info.\n\nPolicies\n\n1. 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. \n2. Cigarettes – The Festival is a family event with many elderly and young participants. We kindly ask you refrain from cigarette smoking. \n3. Trash – Please dispose of trash in the many trash cans placed in and around Winterhaven \n4. Bicycles – please be safe\, use sound judgment and walk your bicycle when crowded. \n5. Sounds Amplification – For pedestrian and vehicular safety\, and to avoid residential disruption\, only residents and approved vendors are approved for sound amplification. \n6. Freedom of Speech\nIndividuals 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. \nThe 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. \nIndividuals 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: \n\nmove with pedestrian flow and not be stationary\nnot erect a display or structure on Festival streets and sidewalks designated for vehicles\, pedestrians and vendors\nnot transport a display or structure on Festival streets and sidewalks designated for vehicles\, pedestrians and vendors\nnot erect signage or sell products; This is a right reserved and paid for by vendors\n\n\nMore info (and FAQs) about the event here.
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/winterhaven-festival-of-lights-2024-the-75th-diamond-anniversary/2024-12-28/
LOCATION:Winterhaven Neighborhood\, 3200 N Christmas Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Holiday,Tucson
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SUMMARY:Winterhaven Festival of Lights\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Tucson holiday tradition!\nSince 1949 this mid-town Tucson neighborhood has invited the community to stroll through and enjoy all the holiday lights! (Sponsored by Tucson Electric Power Company.) \nDates:\nDecember 9-25\, 2023\n6:00–10:00 pm \nWalk Through Nights: Dec. 9-25\nNote: There are NO drive-thru dates for 2023. \nIn addition to walking through\, you can tour the lights by hayride wagon (Winterhaven Hayrides)\, bus trolley (Winterhaven Trolley Tours)\, or pedal-powered group bike (Arizona Party Bikes). Advanced reservations are recommended. \nThe Festival is free to attend\, but please donate.\nWe 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.\nMost 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\nOr donate to the Community Food Bank online here.\nHelp to make the season bright for families in Tucson! \nMore info (and FAQs) about the event here.
URL:https://arizonaseniorguide.com/event/winterhaven-festival-of-lights-2023/2023-12-25/
LOCATION:Winterhaven Neighborhood\, 3200 N Christmas Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716
CATEGORIES:Tucson
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