As mentioned earlier, there are a plethora of fun events like the Tucson Rodeo, the All Souls Procession Weekend, and the Fourth Avenue Street Fair. The Tucson Rodeo is a big deal as students are given two days off just so they can attend the event!
The All Souls Procession Weekend – one of the largest festivals – is inspired by the Mexican ‘Dia de Los Muertos’ holiday. It includes varied cultural traditions and as with any procession, you can enjoy a parade, memorials, floats, and other fun and vibrant events. In the Fourth Avenue Street Fair, which is held bi-annually, you can find great performances, art booths, and a ton of good food!
Arts lovers will find interesting attractions like museums – the University of Arizona Museum of Art, Center for Creative Photography, DeGrazia Gallery, and the Tucson Museum of Art. A must-visit place is the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which is a zoo, botanical garden, and a museum all in one, featuring indigenous flora and fauna.
Besides being a major center for Mariachi music, Tucson hosts heaps of music shows, concerts, and events. Some of these include the three-day Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Norteño Festival and Street Fair, and the Tucson Area Music Awards (TAMMIES).
Plus, there’s the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the Arizona Opera apart from the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus and The Tucson Girls Chorus, which perform locally, nationally, and internationally.