# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Tucson, 2026

> We found five Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Tucson with 2026 dates: one parade and four tree lightings and lighting nights, four free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-28
- 5 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival** at Jácome Plaza and El Presidio, Downtown Tucson. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Festival 3 p.m.; parade 6:30 p.m. Price: Free to watch. For kids: Free downtown garages and lots are within walking distance. A holiday market and photo stations before the parade, with emcees in English and Spanish. Official page: https://downtowntucson.org/do/the-32nd-annual-parade-of-lights (checked 2026-10-21)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Downtown Tucson Holiday Tree Lighting** at Jácome Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ. When: Fri, Nov 20, 2026. Time: 5:45–6:30 p.m. Price: Free. Official page: https://downtowntucson.org/do/downtown-tucson-holiday-tree-lighting (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Tree Lighting at The Westin La Paloma** at The Westin La Paloma, Murphey & La Luz Patio, 3800 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 6–8 p.m. Price: Free. The day after Thanksgiving the resort lights its patio tree, with hot cocoa, cookies and candy canes and a group countdown. It's also the night the pastry team unveils this year's gingerbread display. Official page: https://lapalomaresort.com/holiday-splendor/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Marana Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting** at Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W Civic Center Dr, Marana, AZ 85653. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 2–9 p.m.; tree shows at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Price: Free. Marana bills its 45-foot tree as the largest municipal tree in Arizona, and it puts on a light show at 6 with an encore at 8:30 for anyone who misses the first. Before dark there are free Santa photos, holiday train rides and bounce houses. Official page: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Calendar-Entries/Holiday-Festival-Tree-Lighting (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Sahuarita Winterfest** at Sahuarita Town Hall, Sahuarita. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 3–8 p.m. Price: Not listed. Holiday parade, tree lighting and vendors. Official page: https://www.sahuaritaparksandrec.org/event-details/winterfest-2026 (checked 2026-10-21)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Downtown Tucson Holiday Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/tucson/events/downtown-tucson-holiday-tree-lighting-jacome-plaza/): next dates Nov 20, 2026
- [Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival](https://littlesweekly.com/tucson/events/downtown-parade-of-lights-and-festival-jacome-plaza-el-presidio/): next dates Dec 5, 2026
- [Sahuarita Winterfest](https://littlesweekly.com/tucson/events/sahuarita-winterfest-town-hall/): next dates Dec 12, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Tucson in 2026?
Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Festival 3 p.m.; parade 6:30 p.m. (Downtown Tucson).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Tucson?
Downtown Tucson Holiday Tree Lighting at Jácome Plaza: Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 5:45–6:30 p.m. Tree Lighting at The Westin La Paloma at The Westin La Paloma, Murphey & La Luz Patio: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 6–8 p.m. Marana Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting at Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 2–9 p.m.; tree shows at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Sahuarita Winterfest at Sahuarita Town Hall: Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 3–8 p.m.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Tucson free?
Four of the five we list are free to watch: Downtown Tucson Holiday Tree Lighting, Tree Lighting at The Westin La Paloma, Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival and Marana Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival, Marana Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting and Sahuarita Winterfest. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 28, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).