Float through time and learn about the community's history at the annual Marana Founders' Day event. Activities include the annual Marana Founders’ Day Parade, food vendors, inflatables, performances and more.
Volunteers are needed! Sign up here!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE
THIS YEAR’S THEME: PAST. PRESENT. FUTURE
Parade begins at 10:00 A.M.
PARTICIPATE IN THE FOUNDERS’ DAY CAR SHOW
Brought in partnership with the Obsessions Car Club
Peruse through a beautiful display of cars from throughout the region.
ACTIVITIES
PARADE
Float through time and participate in the Founder's Day parade! Show your pride for our town with an entry that celebrates where we have been, where we are, and where we are going.
PET ADOPTIONS
You may meet your new best friend! Visit the Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s tent to meet our furry friends who are up for adoption.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
11:30am Ballet Folklorico Xochitl
11:55am Marana High School Choir
12:20pm Chinese Cultural Center Lion Dance Troupe
12:45pm Sonora Borealis
HISTORICAL DISPLAYS
Dive into Marana’s history with several cultural displays and booths.
ART EXPO - STUDENT EDITION
Art expo hosted by local students from Marana Unified School District. Marana’s Senior Program will also be selling items to benefit the Community Food Bank.
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
Several activities will be available including inflatables, a kids’ craft area and a train for kids to ride.
CAR SHOW
Take a look at a wide variety of vehicles on display
FOOD AND NONFOOD VENDORS
Several food vendors will be on site to satisfy your cravings. Check out the nonfood vendor area to learn about local organizations or support a local vendor.
FOOD VENDORS
Ry’s Snacks
St. Christopher Catholic Church
Sweet Home Arizona Bakery LLC
Sweet Sensations Ice Cream & Candy
The Magnolia Blossom
The Sweet Dough Co
A&S
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Just Churros
Marana Heritage conservancy
Maui Wowie Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies
Meatball Madness
NONFOOD VENDORS
Make Marana 2040 General Plan
Marana Chamber of Commerce
Marana-Foothills Optimist Club
Mountain View Baptist Church
Origami Owl by Jen
Paparazzi by JJ
Team Integrity Keller Williams Southern Arizona
The Desert Unicorn
The Smile Generation
ThirtyOne
Topgolf
Town of Marana Community & Neighborhood Services
Usborne Books & More, Nikki Daer
Allstate: Shannon Burke Insurance Agency, LLC
American Family Insurance
Amerigas Propane
AzK9Heroes
Bead Frenzy
Cutco Cutlery
Disabled American Veterans
Gladden Farms Family Dentistry
Haley Faith Boutique
Hands On Creations
Heather’s Nail Box
Hughes Federal Credit Union
Kiva Insurance
LuLaRoe with Whisper
VENDOR REGISTRATION
VENDOR REGISTRATION FOR FOOD AND NONFOOD VENDORS IS CURRENTLY FULL.
Please visit our vendor page to learn about and sign up for additional events.
