Southern Arizona Fireworks Shows

2009-07-03

4th of July Fireworks shows Around Tucson: "A" MOUNTAIN FIREWORKS: Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Viewing available from the Tucson Convention Center Parking Lot on Granada and Cushing St., also the empty lot on the northeast corner of at 22nd Street and the I-10 frontage road and the City/State Parking Garage on Congress Street, near I-10. Information: http://www.tucsonaz.gov, click on "calendar of events." FREE. UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA: Five UA parking garages open to view the "A" Mountain fireworks. The garages open Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Prohibited: alcohol, glass containers, barbecues, cooking, fires, or sitting on the walls. FREE. TUCSON HILTON EL CONQUISTADOR GOLF and TENNIS RESORT - Fireworks display: 9 p.m. Information: 544-5000. JW MARRIOTT STARR PASS RESORT and SPA: Fireworks between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m. Information: (520) 792-3500 or http://www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com. Free for registered resort guests. TOROS BASEBALL GAME - Hi Corbett Field, 700 S. Randolph Way. 7 p.m. game; fireworks display afterward. Game Tickets: $5, $8, $10. Information: 325-1010. KiiM-FM FREEDOM FEST 2009 AT RILLITO PARK: Country music station KiiM-FM hosts a concert and fireworks display at Rillito Park on First Avenue. Gates/doors open at 5:00 p.m. Fireworks: 11 p.m. Information: http://www.KIIMFM.com, 696-2709 MARANA: The Star-Spangled Spectacular at the Arizona Pavilion. Starts at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Information: http://www.marana.com. FREE. Out of Town: PATAGONIA: Fireworks: 8 p.m. at Patagonia High School. Information: (520) 394-0060. SIERRA VISTA: Veterans Memorial Park, Fireworks: 8:05 p.m. Information: (520) 266-2304. TUBAC: Presidio State Historic Park and Tubac Golf Resort. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. Fireworks: 8:45 p.m. Information: (520) 398-2704 or http://www.tubacaz.com. FREE ($7 parking/car.) NOGALES: Fireworks at Fleischer Park start at approximately 8:45 p.m. Information: http://www.cityofnogales.net. FREE

Border Tour Information

2009-06-16

Click on the link above for more information on the tours of the U.S.-Mexico border given by a group near El Paso.

Kellogg's Earn Your Stripes Program

2009-06-12

John Lopez has had a few obstacles in his life... But now he has the opportunity to not only represent himself and his family but also the entire Tucson community on a national stage. He's a finalist for the Kellogg's Earn Your Stripes Program. If John should be the recipient of the 2nd Annual Youth Achievement Award, he will be invited to the ESPN EPSY Ceremony where he will be recognized for his achievements.