Celebration of All Things S-cuk Ṣon / Tucson
August 23, 2025 from 6-10 p.m.
FREE
Hosted by the Presidio Museum & the
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
While the Tucson basin has been inhabited for thousands of years, the formal inception date of the City of Tucson is August 20th, 1775. Today, we use this date to celebrate our rich TucSonorense culture and its many inhabitants. Did you know the name Tucson originates from the native O’odham word “s -cuk ṣon” which means “at the base of the black hill”?
Join us for this celebration of the cultures and traditions that make Tucson so special.
Presented by the Tucson - Pima County Historical Commission
With support from the offices of
Mayor Regina Romero & City Manager Tim Thomure
And support from the
Pima County Cultural Resources and Heritage Preservation Office
Learn more at www.CelebrateTucson.com
Official KXCI Tucson 250+ Playlist Here
Presidio Parking Garage will be open until 11pm. Entrance on Alameda. Map here.
OPENING REMARKS (Presidio Stage, 6:45 p.m.)
- Welcome - Tucson–Pima County Historical Commission Chair, Teresita Majewski
- Blessing - Miss Wa:k Cekson, Arianna Moreno
- Remarks and City Proclamation - Mayor of Tucson Regina Romero
- Remarks and County Proclamation - Pima County Board of Supervisors Chair, Rex Scott
- Governor’s Proclamation Remarks - Business & Community Relations Coordinator for the Office of Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizpe Ellinwood
- Remarks - Director of the Presidio Museum, Amy Hartmann-Gordon
- Remarks - Director & CEO of the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, Anne Breckenridge Barrett
STAGE PROGRAM
Presidio Stage
| 6:00–6:40pm | Mariachi Innovación |
| 6:45–7:30pm | VIP presentation and Blessing from Miss Wa:k Cekson Royalty |
| 7:45–8:15pm | Hugh O’Conor Memorial Pipe Band and 2025 Little Miss Shamrock and Arizona Irish Lass |
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8:30–10pm |
Gertie and the T.O. Boyz |
Tucson Museum of Art Stage
| 6:00–6:30pm | Ballet Folklórico Tapatío |
| 7:30–8:00pm | Barbea Williams Performing Company |
| 8:15–8:45pm | Lion Dancers from the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center |
Jojo’s Stage
| 6:00 – 8:00pm | Heather 'Lil' Mama Hardy |
Municipal Sponsors
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Corporate Sponsors
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Southwestern Foundation for
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Participating Historic Presidio District Restaurants
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 Featuring Whiskey del Bac & Parch |
Community Sponsors
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DEMONSTRATIONS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDING:
Adobe Corral of the Westerners
Archaeology Southwest
Arizona Historical Society
Blenman Inn
Border Community Alliance
Buffalo Soldiers
Children of the American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
El Presidio Neighborhood Association
Empire Ranch Foundation
Fort Lowell Museum
Ignite Sign Art Museum
Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library
Los Descendientes / Mexican-American Heritage and History Museum
Mission Garden
Mormon Battalion
Old Pascua Museum & Yaqui Cultural Center
Old Pueblo Archaeology
Patronato San Xavier
Pima County Historic Preservation Office
Presidio Museum Garrison
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
Show Source Studios: Tell Me About It
Sons of the American Revolution
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Taking Up Space
Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society
Tucson Chinese Cultural Society
Tucson Downtown Lions Club
Tucson Jewish History Museum
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
Tucson Stamp Club
Tucson Wagon and History Museum
Vail Preservation Society
Wa:K Royalty
Ward I Office of Councilperson Lane Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85701
United States