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23rd Annual Luminaria Nights December 4-6


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Tucson, AZ – A magical evening awaits you this holiday season as thousands of luminarias light up the garden paths at the Tucson Botanical Gardens 23rd annual Luminaria Nights. Eclectic music, Santa Claus and culinary treats are sure to summon the holiday spirit. Create your own traditions and memories this December 4-6 from 5:30-8 p.m.



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See tucsonbotanical.org for a complete performance schedule. Musical artists include: Desert Blue Grass, Pantano Bells, David Hernandez & Robert Johnson, Magic Voice Studio, Merry Makers, Arizona Symphony String Quartet, Doolen Orchestra, University of Arizona Faculty Choir, Mandophilia, Tucson Women's Chorus, Out of Sequins, Brooke Gebow, University of Arizona Outreach Choir, Damaris Drewry and Alex Shawn, Tucson Girls Chorus, Marni Kennedy, Christian High School Hand Bells, Tucson Flute Club, Arizona Youth Ensemble, Catalina Foothills Flute Choir, St. Michaels Parish Day School, Saguaro Strutters, 16th Place, Sonora Winds, Catalina Foothills Woodwind Choir, Havin’ a Blast and the Kinglet Singers.

Delicious food will be available from: The Gardens Café featuring Café 54, Sweet Rustler Treats, A Taste of Aloha, and, as always, free hot cider and cookies from Trader Joes.

Hours & admission

Event times: Friday through Sunday, December 4-6. 5:30-8 p.m.

Garden hours: Open daily 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Admission to the event (includes Gardens’ admission): $9 for adults (ages 13+), $5 for children ages 4-12. The event is free for children 3 and younger.

Event Sponsors
The Tucson Botanical Gardens would like to thank the following event sponsors for their generosity: Northern Trust Bank, Trader Joes, Magpie’s Pizza, Outback Steakhouse, and Sweet Tomatoes.

About the Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens, designated as America’s Best Secret Garden by Reader’s Digest, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson featuring a 5 ˝ acre collection of 17 specialty gardens. It is located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way. For more information, call (520) 326-9686, Ext. 10, email info@tucsonbotanical.org or visit www.tucsonbotanical.org.



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