Tucson’s Sun Link Streetcar connects multiple districts for locals, visitors, and everyone in between. The nearly four-mile route has 23 stops and there are plenty of restaurants along the way!
On Saturday, July 20, Sun Link and the City of Tucson are celebrating their 10th year with a day filled with fun activities along the streetcar’s route.
Keep scrolling to check out the full schedule.
Sun Link Streetcar’s Birthday Events
Press Conference: 8 a.m.
Start the day with a press conference featuring Mayor Romero and special guest speakers.
Sun Link Celebration: 9 – 11 a.m.
Join us at the streetcar located at Eighth Street and Fourth Avenue featuring music, games, giveaways, and more! Participate in the community fair with the City of Tucson, Pima County, and Ready Set Rec. Live broadcasts by Beef Vegan from 102.1 KFMA and Gaby Pardini from 92.1 La Caliente.
Main Gate Festivities: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Head to the sidewalk in front of Gentle Ben’s and Kababeque for games, prizes, and discounts. Streetcar riders can disembark at University and Tyndall Ave. for the festivities.
Story Time at the U of A: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a ride to the University of Arizona Student Unions for a special story time with “Moana.” Riders can alight at the 2nd and Highland stop and follow the signs to the KIVA room.
Desert Haze Vintage Market: The show starts at 8 p.m.
Experience the Summer Night Edition of the Desert Haze Vintage Market with live performances by The Charities & The McCharmlys at the Hotel Congress Plaza. Tickets are $5 for all ages.
Flow for the Soul: 7 – 11 p.m.
Dance the night away at The Mercado District’s electrifying celebration featuring top DJs, local vendors, live music, and delectable bites from food trucks. Sun Link riders receive an exclusive 10% discount at select Mercado District vendors. Tickets are $10, supporting the All Souls Procession.
Need Some Guidance?
The Tucson Foodie team picked five spots from each district (Mercado San Agustín, Downtown, Fourth Avenue, and Main Gate Square) to avoid overwhelming you with options.
Keep in mind that this guide only features 20 restaurants along the route.
For more information about Sun Link’s birthday party, visit suntran.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
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