4PM GRAND OPENING, hosted by KOLD Channel 13 and Chuck George.  Mayor Rothschild will open the festivities to an antique airplane fly-by and the raising of the 1912 American Flag originally flown over the Arizona Capitol.

OUTDOOR STAGES

JIM CLICK AUTOMOTIVE STAGE 6^th Ave @ Pennington St.

 4:15pm-5pm: The El Camino Royales – a three-piece rockabilly/surf/American roots band featuring the indomitable Michael P. on vox and guitar, along with the superb talents of Andrew See on upright bass/vox and The Mighty Joel Ford on drums/vox.

5:15pm-6:30pm:  Heather ‘Lil Mama’ Hardy Band Heather has been voted “Best Strings” in Tucson and is a member of the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. Zόcalo Magazine said “Hardy’s third release, ‘Get Out of the Road,’ showcases the musician’s sweet violin electrified in a positive bluesy/soul album with spiritual overtones.”

6:45pm-7:45pm: Kevin Pakulis Band featuring Amy Langley. Pakulis, an award-winning songwriter, brings his convergence of original rock, blues, and country tunes for a rockin’ great time. 

8pm-9:30pm: Jerry Riopelle is an Arizona regular since 1974, includes heavy doses of rhythm and blues, rock and country flavored with a unique mix of jazz and reggae sounds in his tunes. Riopelle’s hits include: Walkin’ on Water, Red Ball Texas Flyer and Naomi’s Song. Riopelle is a huge part of Arizona’s Music Legacy.

Jerry Riopelle

SCOTT AVENUE STAGE @ Broadway Boulevard

5pm-5:45pm: Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School As Tucson’s most popular youth mariachi, they have gained a reputation for excellence, sharing the stage with many of the world’s finest Mariachi ensembles as well as Symphony Orchestras. The group plays authentic mariachi music, arranged and conducted by director, John Contreras, himself a mariachi musician with over twenty-five years of experience.

6pm-6:45pm: Vox Urbana – garage cumbia from the heat of the Sonoran desert with complex rhythms enhanced by bass solos, fun melodies and vocal acrobatics.

7pm-8pm: A Son y Sol – Latin American music with a twist!

5^th AVENUE between Congress St. & Broadway Blvd.
4pm-10pm: Ferris Wheel ($4/ride)

CRICKET KID’S LOT (between Scott Ave. and Stone Ave. on Congress Street)
Jumping castles & food trucks!
6pm: Cinema La Placita Presents – McLintock! (1963) Starring John Wayne, filmed at Old Tucson Studios.

CHICAGO STORE PATIO 130 E. Congress St.
4pm-7pm: Tucson Arts Brigade hosts youth arts activities

ALONG DOWNTOWN’S STREETS
Parasol Project Living Statues

Street closures are on 5th Avenue, 6th Avenue & Scott Avenue. See the dates, hours, and a map, here!