While the Tucson basin has been inhabited for thousands of years, the formal inception date of the City of Tucson is August 20th, 1775. Today, we use this date to celebrate our rich TucSonorense culture and its many inhabitants. Did you know the name Tucson originates from the native O’odham word “s -cuk ṣon” which means “at the base of the black hill”?

PROGRAM INCLUDES: Live music with Gertie and the T.O. Boyz, Mariachi Innovacion, folklorico, frybread, eegees, Presidio Garrison musket demonstration food trucks, elected guests and much more…

COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDE: Archaeology Southwest, Arizona Historical Society, Buffalo Soldiers, Jewish History Museum, Los Descendientes/Mexican-American History Museum, Santa Cruz Valley Heritage, San Xavier Patronato, and many more