Marana Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 3

Posted at 9:56 AM, Dec 01, 2022 MARANA, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Town of Marana is holding its Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting festival on Saturday, Dec. 3.Event organizers say the festival is planned from 3 - 9 p.m. at the town's main office, 11555 W. Civic Center Dr.An arrival parade showcasing Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at 2:45 p.m. kicks off the festivities. It will begin at Marana Main Street and Bill Gaudette, ending at Santa's Courtyard.In addition to the photo opportunities with the Clauses and more than 30 food vendors, the festival will also feature two different stages:Candy Cane Stage3:00PM – Marana Youth Choir3:30PM – Marana High School Dance Team4:00PM – Mariachi Rayos del Sol de Tucson High4:30PM – Centre Stage Dance Studio5:00PM - Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona5:30PM – ShowBiz Academy of Dance6:00PM – TREE LIGHTING & SHOW AT THE MMC PLAZA6:30PM – Mountain View High School Dance Line (JV & Varsity)7:00PM – Project 520 Dance Studio7:30PM – BC Dance (Company)8:00PM – BC Dance (Excerpts from The Nutcracker Ballet)8:30PM – TREE LIGHTING & SHOW ENCORE AT THE MMC PLAZASanta's Courtyard Stage3:00PM – Marana High School Marching Band3:30PM – Marana High School Jazz Ensemble4:00PM – Leman Academy of Excellence Choir4:30PM – Marana High School Chamber Orchestra5:00PM – Arizona Rose Arts Academy Holiday Musical Celebration featuring 'RUDOLPH'6:00PM – TREE LIGHTING & SHOW AT THE MMC PLAZA6:30PM – Mountain View High School Jazz Combo7:00PM – Southern Arizona Spirit Squad7:30PM – Znora Band8:00PM – Znora Band8:30PM – TREE LIGHTING & SHOW ENCORE AT THE MMC PLAZAEvent planners are also warning attendees to expect traffic delays.