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Downtown Tucson Insider

The Downtown Tucson Insider is your guide to Downtown Tucson featuring local favorites, upcoming events, dining guides, business spotlights, and stories that connect you to the heart of downtown.

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Family Friendly • Downtown Community • Things to Do
Your Guide to the Holiday Season in Downtown Tucson
From festive lights and holiday markets to the Parade of Lights and family-friendly fun, explore your guide to holiday events and activities in Downtown Tucson!
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Food & Drink • Family Friendly • Downtown Community
More to Love: Pueblo Vida Brewing Expands in Downtown Tucson
Pueblo Vida Brewing is expanding in Downtown Tucson! Get a sneak peek at the bigger taproom, new food and drink offerings, and what's ahead for this longtime downtown favorite.
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Downtown Community • DTP Updates
Halloween Night in Downtown Tucson: Congress Street Closure, Events, Parking & Access
Heading downtown for Halloween? Learn what to expect from the Congress Street closure, including timing, access, parking and transportation information for October 31.
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Food & Drink • Downtown Community • Things to Do
Your Guide to Halloween in Downtown Tucson
Plan your Halloween and spooky season in Downtown Tucson with themed events, costume parties, nightlife, walking tours and more.
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Downtown Community • DTP Updates
Downtown Ambassador - Jose Garcia
A lifelong Tucsonan and Downtown Tucson Safety Ambassador, Jose Garcia shares his favorite downtown spots, how he helps visitors and what makes the district special to him.
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Food & Drink • Downtown Community
Old Memories, New Memories: Chef Carlotta Flores on Family, Food and Downtown Tucson
As Chef Carlotta Flores celebrates her 80th birthday, she reflects on family, food and the generations of memories that have connected El Charro to Downtown Tucson for more than a century.
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Downtown Community • Arts & Entertainment
Downtown Insider: Elva De La Torre
KXCI Executive Director Elva De La Torre shares what she loves about Downtown Tucson, from its music and food to the history, character and community that keep her connected.
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Food & Drink • Downtown Community
Downtown Insider: Daniel Scordato
Meet restaurateur Daniel Scordato and hear his perspective on downtown Tucson’s evolution, walkability and future, along with the story behind The Treasury 1929 and Emerald 29.
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Downtown Community • DTP Updates
Downtown Ambassador: Rashawn Smith
Meet Downtown Tucson Partnership Ambassador Rashawn Smith and learn how a decade of service, local knowledge and daily connections help keep downtown welcoming.
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Downtown Community • DTP Updates
A Message to Our Downtown Tucson Community
Our hearts remain with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by Sunday’s tragic shooting as our downtown community grieves and supports one another.
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Downtown Community
Downtown Insider: Belina Saxinger
From leading the Lohse Family YMCA to championing cultural connection, Belina Saxinger shares why downtown Tucson is the perfect place to build community.
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Downtown Community • Arts & Entertainment
Take a Piece of Downtown Home: A Celebration of Ignacio Garcia’s Urban Sonoran Collection
Celebrate the final chapter of Ignacio Garcia's Urban Sonoran Collection with a farewell gala, online auction, and one last chance to experience this beloved public art installation before it begins its next journey.
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Downtown Community • DTP Updates
Your Inside Scoop on What’s Coming Soon to Downtown Tucson
Downtown Tucson is growing! Get a sneak peek at the restaurants, shops, and local businesses getting ready to open their doors!
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Downtown Community • Arts & Entertainment
Downtown Insider: Laura Pendleton Miller
From fostering connections to celebrating local artists, discover why Laura Pendleton Miller believes downtown Tucson is the perfect place for Blue Lotus Artists' Collective to thrive.
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Food & Drink • Downtown Community
Downtown Insider: Danny Cordova
From one unexpected real estate deal to a growing restaurant group, Danny Cordova shares why he remains fully invested in downtown Tucson’s future.
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Downtown Community
Keep an Eye on the Skies: Peregrine Falcons Nesting in Downtown Tucson
Congress Street is welcoming some new residents of the avian variety!
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Downtown Community
The Shop Local Challenge
Discover the heart of Downtown Tucson one shop at a time with this passport challenge!
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