Parking & Transportation
Getting to the Winterhaven Festival of Lights
The Winterhaven Festival of Lights is a beloved, walkable neighborhood event built by and for our community. To keep everyone safe and ensure emergency access, parking in residential areas is limited and will be actively enforced if blocking driveways or mailboxes. Please plan ahead, use nearby designated parking lots, rideshare options, and carpool whenever possible.
How to Enter the Festival
The neighborhood is fully walkable, with four main pedestrian entrances:
West Entrance – Main Entrance
Tucson Blvd & East Fort Lowell Road
(Kleindale/Main Entrance)
North Entrance
Prince Road & Campbell Ave
(enter by foot on Treat Ave)
South Entrance
Fort Lowell Road (between Country Club Road & Tucson Blvd)
East Entrance
Fort Lowell & Country Club Rd
(Enter on East Kleindale or the Main Entrance)
Please walk carefully, respect neighbors, and follow all posted signage.
Parking Information
Limited Parking in Residential Neighborhoods to the East, West, South, and North of Festival
Do NOT block driveways or mailboxes, and be respectful of residential neighboring communities.
Winterhaven is a private residential neighborhood. To protect emergency routes and neighborhood safety:
- Street parking inside Winterhaven is prohibited.
- Surrounding residential neighborhoods are prohibited from parking or blocking any access to residential driveways in any surrounding residential neighborhood.
- Parking enforcement will be active nightly. Violators may be ticketed or towed.
Designated parking lots are available at nearby businesses, schools, and churches on Ft Lowell, Country Club, and Prince Rd.
Transportation & Specialty Ride Options
Walking
The most immersive way to enjoy the lights—and the easiest way to avoid traffic. Entrances are open from all directions.
Rideshare – Lyft
Skip the parking altogether.
Use 2718 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716 as your drop-off location near the Prince & Treat entrance.
Specialty Experiences
As a pedestrian-first event, Winterhaven is designed to prioritize a safe and enjoyable walking experience for all guests. To support this approach, the event will operate with a walking-first format. Specialty experiences remain available through two partners:
Arizona Party Bikes
Climb aboard the Holiday Lit Party Bike for guided rides through decorated streets. Led by a party captain, guests can enjoy festive décor, group singalongs, photo stops, and memorable holiday fun.
Call: 844-654-5544
Or Click: Book Arizona Party Bikes
Silent Adventures Tucson – Mobile Silent Disco Tour
Straight from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Silent Adventures brings a 60-minute guided silent disco walk filled with comedy, choreography, and joyful group antics.
Call: 520-256-0469
Or Click: Book Silent Adventures
Assisted Living Drive-Through Nights
Thanks to our partner Watermark Communities for sponsoring our two ADA & Assisted Living Community Bus Nights —special evenings designed to give residents of senior and assisted living communities, support homes, and a comfortable way to experience the Festival before pedestrian traffic begins.
- Monday, December 15
- Wednesday, December 17
- 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Assisted Living Buses must pre-register their buses with a certified commercial driver.
Assisted Living Drive-thru Night Details & Application >
Sun Tran Bus Map
