Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
CITY OF TUCSON'S 28TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION - The City of Tucson this week will be presenting the 28th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, thanks to the sponsorship of Desert Diamond Casino and Entertainment Group, an enterprise of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The fireworks will be launched from "A" Mountain/Sentinel Peak Park beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, July 4, weather permitting. Tucson Convention Center (TCC) Parking Lot B, the large lot on the west side of the TCC with access from Cushing Street and Granada Avenue, will be open at 7 p.m. for free viewing of the show, and food trucks will be on-site. For more information, including ADA-related accommodations at the above-listed location, call the TCC, (520) 791-4101. An additional viewing area will be available with free access for viewing at the City-State Garage, 498 W. Congress. The garage will open at 6 p.m. Tailgating activities, including cooking, grilling, or barbecuing, are not permitted in the TCC or City-State parking garages. The Tucson Fire Department and Tucson Water will be preparing "A" Mountain and the surrounding area, as they have in previous years, by soaking down the vegetation in advance of the July 4 event and will remain on-site during and after the show to minimize any fire risk. For more information, including road closures, follow the links below.
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Sun Tran/Sun Link schedules
CITY OF TUCSON CONTINUES TO OFFER COOLING CENTERS DURING EXTREME HEAT - There is an excessive heat warning in effect for Tucson today, June 30, and the City of Tucson continues offering cooling centers seven days a week, from noon-4 p.m., including holidays. The centers are located at Donna R. Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road; Fred Archer Center, 1665 S La Cholla Blvd.; Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th Street; Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road; and Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way. All cooling centers in the City of Tucson are located along Sun Tran bus routes, ensuring they remain accessible. Pima County also has compiled a list of additional cooling stations and locations for water and supplies. Follow the links below for more information and locations.
Cooling center locations in City of Tucson
Pima County Heat Relief Resources
Cooling/Respite/Hydration centers map and information
MIDDLE HOUSING SURVEY CLOSES TODAY - The City of Tucson's Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) recently wrapped up its first round of public meetings on proposed updates to the Unified Development Code to allow middle housing in Tucson. Middle housing refers to residential buildings with two to four units, including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes. Cities are required to adopt these changes by Jan. 1, 2026. If they do not, middle housing would be allowed citywide by default. If you missed the public meetings, the community is still welcome to participate by completing the online comment form, which closes today, June 30. Your input will help shape the next draft of the middle housing code change. PDSD will review all input over the summer and plans to release a revised draft in early fall, followed by additional public meetings and formal review by Tucson's Planning Commission and Mayor and Council.
Middle housing survey
Middle housing meeting recordings/background
TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS SUMMER TRACK AND FIELD COMPETITION TOMORROW - The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department continues its annual summer track and field events in July, weather permitting. The cost is $3 per youth (17 years and younger) and $4 for adults (18 years and older). Track and field events are held Tuesdays, through July 30, at Drachman Stadium, 501 S. Plumer Ave. The next event will be held tomorrow, July 1. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meet begins at 7 p.m. Ribbons will be given to the top finishers at each track and field event. For more information, follow the Sports Unit link below, or call (520) 791-4870.
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Sports Unit
$3 TUESDAYS CONTINUE AT REID PARK ZOO - Reid Park Zoo is offering $3 admission every Tuesday, through the end of July, for all guests as a way of thanking the community for supporting the Zoo over the past 60 years. Children under age 2 always get in free. Guests can purchase their discounted tickets at the front entrance. The Zoo is open daily, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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