Staging Information

This information is for parade entries and includes the location where entries will be staged before the parade. All entries must return to their staging street after finishing the parade route.

The 2026 Staging Map will be placed here.

Parade entry staging takes place in Armory Park Neighborhood. Please be respectful to those who live in the area!

Staging streets are 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th Streets from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue on the north side of each street. Staging is also on 17th Street between Stone & 6th Avenue.

Please acquaint yourself with the area to assist with staging the day of the parade. Entries begin to stage at 3:30 PM. If you are not in your staging area by 6:00 PM, you will not be able to participate in the parade.

All entries must keep the area clean and free of trash and debris. Staging areas are in Armory Park Neighborhood. Keep the area clean and be respectful to those around you. 

Entries cannot park vehicles that are not in the parade in the neighborhood. All non-parade vehicles must be parked outside of the parade route.

Parking can be found throughout downtown. Visit Park Tucson for a list and map of locations, or download the downtown parking map.

Thank you to our staging street sponsors!

Parade of Lights, Truly Nolen Sponsor
Parade of Lights