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TUCSON
NOV 30 | Parade of Lights The Downtown Tucson Partnership was proud to present the Mister Car Wash 25th Annual Parade of Lights & Festival! The Parade of Lights & Festival is Downtown Tucson’s premier holiday event, celebrating the spirit of the holiday season and Tucson’s unique culture. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/tuc-nov30
DECEMBER
DEC 5-30 | Zoo Lights Get ready for Holiday Magic: Twinkling lights, hot chocolate, and family fun. It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Zoo Lights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power! Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the twinkling lights of Tucson’s favorite holiday tradition. Over one million twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/tuc-dec5 DEC 7 Annual Tamal & Heritage Festival The festival is a celebration of tamales from the Southwest and Mexico, which includes a tamale contest, local entertainment and artisan, food and farmers market vendors. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/tuc-dec7
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DEC 13-14, 20-21 Holiday Nights a Million Lights Holiday Nights is fun for everyone! Stroll along paths garlanded with over a million twinkling lights while musicians and artists perform throughout the Gardens. Who can resist a sing-along or viewing the stars through a telescope? You’re sure to enjoy the many distinct performances located throughout the Gardens while you sip hot chocolate and enjoy tasty treats! Not finished with your holiday shopping? Peruse the Museum gift shops where you are sure to find a unique gift for that special someone or purchase the gift of a membership to Tohono Chul. For more information visit: http://bit.ly/tuc-dec13
JANUARY
JAN 10-20 | Tucson Jazz Festival Jazz in January is the non-profit organization which presents the annual HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival each January. The festival is two-weeks long (2020 dates are 1/10-1/20), the centerpiece of which is the free daylong Downtown Jazz Fiesta on MLK day featuring two outdoor stages and performances at multiple venues in downtown Tucson. World-class jazz acts ranging from straight ahead to contemporary jazz are featured at The Fox Tucson Theatre, Club Congress and (. . .continued on page 22)