Tucson St. Patrick’s Day festival

by Carolyn Classen, blogger Armory Park downtown is closed for renovation, so the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade was cancelled, and the festival has moved to Corbett Brewing Company, on E. 7th Street between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue. Take the Sun Link streetcar so you don’t have to drink and drive. Happy St. Patrick’s … Read more

Spring 4th Avenue Street Fair on March 24 to 26, 2023

    It’s back: https://fourthavenue.org/street-fair/ 10:00 a.m. to Dusk each day!! “This 54-year-old, family-friendly tradition brings over 600,000 people to the heart of the Old Pueblo every year. The Fair hosts artists from around the world, decadent food, local entertainment and a lot of fun! The Fair is biannual, taking full advantage of our wonderful … Read more

Tucson Transit fares still waived during pandemic

“Transit fares remain free. Sun Tran will announce when fares will be reinstated on social media, our website, on buses and at transit centers.” Regular bus fare is $1.50 one way with various discounts,using Sun Go card: https://www.suntran.org/how-to-ride/bus-fares-and-pass-locations. To ride the 4 mile Sun Link streetcar, the all day pass costs $4.50, with semester discounts … Read more

Sun Link Streetcar celebrating 5 years of service with free rides on July 27

SUN LINK STREETCAR REACHES 5-YEAR MILESTONE Rio Nuevo sponsors FREE rides in celebration of 5th streetcar anniversary  TUCSON, Ariz. – “The Sun Link streetcar is celebrating 5 years! The all-day celebration will take place on Saturday, July 27th. For the milestone celebration, Rio Nuevo will sponsor free rides on Sun Link from 8 a.m. to … Read more