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 our 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.
Barricades and Residential Parking Signs will be posted in all communities surrounding the community, approximately ¼ of a mile surrounding the festival.
If you are a nearby business or resident who would like additional resources with barricades or specialty signage, please contact me via email at amandakatemarquez@gmail.com
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.
Where to Park
Use one of our Official Festival Parking Lots, located at nearby businesses, schools, and churches on Ft Lowell, Country Club, and Prince Rd. These lots:
Official Parking Lots
Our goal this year is to make parking easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. All official parking lots will be provided with official parking signage, and included on the online map.
Parking Locations:
Official parking lots
If your business is not listed, and you would like to be included in the map, please contact Kate Marquez at amandakatemarquez@gmail.com
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 Transportation
Due to the absence of vendor applications for trolleys, wagons, or hayrides, Winterhaven will operate with a walking-first format. Specialty mobility experiences remain available through two activation 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 first ADA & Assisted Living Community Bus Night —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. We are asking residents to turn on their lights 30 minutes early, at 5:30 pm, on these nights.
- Monday, December 15
- Wednesday, December 17
- 5:30 – 6:30 PM with guided escort through the neighborhood
Assisted Living Buses must pre-register their buses with a certified commercial driver.
Assisted Living Bus Staging will take place at Northminster Church
Individual Automobiles are not permitted, only pre-approved buses
Assisted Living Drive-thru Night Details & Application >
Sun Tran Bus Map
