Courtesy: Tucson Weekly

An annual celebration will take place, marking the arrival of the railroad in Tucson.

The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum is sponsoring an event to celebrate 127 years since a railroad was constructed in Tucson.

According to a press release by the transportation museum, Mayor Bob Walkup will be reading a proclamation as part of the festivities.

Also scheduled is a tribute to William Sayre, a long-time Southern Pacific Railroad employee.

Museum spokespeople say they expect to welcome back members of the 4 ^th Cavalry Regiment Band.

Event organizers say they believe the celebration demonstrates the importance of the railroad coming to Tucson, and how it helped the city of Tucson grow into a metropolis.

The celebration will take place March 20 at 11 a.m. in front of the historic Locomotive #1673.

This event is free and open to the public. Schools are welcome to attend as well.

For more information, call (520) 623-2223.