Photos: S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration
S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson celebrated 250 years with live music, folklorico, frybread, Eegees, food trucks, remarks by elected leaders, a Presidio garrison musket demonstration, and more on Saturday night.
The free celebration was presented by the Tucson - Pima County Historical Commission, the Pima County Cultural Resources and Heritage Preservation Office with support from the offices of Mayor Regina Romero & City Manager Tim Thomure.
Margie Mendez dances with Ballet Folklórico Tapatió during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025. S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson celebrated 250 years with live music, folklorico, frybread, Eegees, food trucks, remarks by elected leaders, a Presidio garrison musket demonstration, and more on Saturday night.
Randy Madsen, a member of the Mormon Battalion Monument Foundation shows guests the replica army escort wagon during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025. S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson celebrated 250 years with live music, folklorico, frybread, Eegees, food trucks, remarks by elected leaders, a Presidio garrison musket demonstration, and more on Saturday night.
Crowds listen to Tucson Mayor Regina Romero speak during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration at Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, left, Supervisor Rex Scott, middle, and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, right, have a laugh during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Kris Thompson, left, and Edie Campbell inform guests on the work done at Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
A guest records the Barbea Williams performing company during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Crowds turn out for the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Museum of Art, 140 North Main Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Sara Anderson, an outreach coordinator for the Tucson Archeological and Historical Society explains different artifacts to guests of the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Adults and children perform with the Barbea Williams performing company during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Museum of Art, 140 North Main Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes speaks during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration at Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Guests enjoy a variety of booths during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Adults and children perform with the Barbea Williams performing company during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Museum of Art, 140 North Main Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Arielle DeSoucey hands out whiskey samples with Whiskey Del Bac during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Museum of Art, 140 North Main Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025.
Grace Trejo
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