Tucson Things to See and Do

20th Annual Downtown Tucson Parade of Lights & Holiday Festival (8 mins / 3 miles from hotel)

Saturday, December 20, 2014
Event Location: 17th Street /Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
Venue: Downtown Tucson
Time: From: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
Phone: 520-837-6504

The Downtown Tucson Partnership presents the 20th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights, featuring holiday-themed floats, vehicles, and entertainers. Enjoy the day downtown by visiting Santa Claus at the Historic Train Depot, shopping at new downtown retailers, or enjoying a treat from a downtown restaurant. Don't miss horse-drawn carriage tours with Santa Claus! The 2014 Parade of Lights will take place in historic Armory Park neighborhood. Entry staging takes place along the north and south sides of 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Streets from 6th Avenue to 5th Avenue

Shopping

Sun Link Streetcar / Downtown Tucson

Board the new Sun Link Streetcar adjacent to our hotel and go holiday shopping, a meal, or a visit to a gallery or museum gift shop. Explore downtown from 4th Avenue to Main Gate Square -- the creative heart of Tucson is the ultimate destination for dining entertainment and shopping with eclectic shops -- unique decor, boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, and restaurants. You are sure to find something special for that special someone.

Dining

Agustin Kitchen (0.26 miles / 5 minutes)

Mercado San Agustin
100 S Avenida del Convento, Suite 150
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-398-5382

Conveniently located near Ramada Tucson Agustin Kitchen is a 2014 Open Table Dinner's Choice Winner. The restaurant is renowned for its twist on classic French and new American cuisine with a menu that changes seasonally. Their cocktails are handcrafted and local ingredients are front and center. They are also offering Christmas Eve and New Year/s Eve specials.

Local Deals

Affordable Holiday Parties

Are you having a small Holiday Office Party? We have affordable Holiday Parties for 35-200 guests that can be designed just for your needs. For only $32.00 per person your group will enjoy dinner, a private room, holiday decorations and a door prize of a complimentary guest room. Call our catering elf Jan Evans to book today 520-239-2300 or contact us at sales@TheRiverparkInn.com