Founders' Day Parade & Festivities

About

Held each March in Downtown Marana, Founders' Day Parade & Festivities celebrates the town's incorporation in 1977 with the "Biggest Little Parade in Arizona" followed by a community festival featuring food vendors, artisans, and exhibitors. Free event drawing shoppers and families invested in local culture. Marana has grown to over 60,000 residents and actively recruits vendors — check the Vendors page for the Interest Form and orientation materials.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

3rd Saturday of March 2026

Venue

Downtown Marana

Tags

• town-event
• parade
• vendors