Festivals
Tucson has many cultures and traditions that residents celebrate annually. To make sure that no pieces of the city’s heritage are forgotten, the Cultural Exchange Committee (CEC) of Tucson holds festivals and fairs every Saturday during the summer, celebrating each culture or an event in history.
In 1972 the CEC started the “Meet Yourself “ Festival, which draws people from all over the nation to take a look into the roots of Tucson’s history. This event attracts over 20,000 visitors per year.
The European Multi-Ethnic Alliance of Tucson hosts a fair twice a year where more than twenty ethnic and cultural clubs join together to offer authentic ethnic food and authentic, handmade wares to the public. Tucsonans look forward to these festivals with great anticipation.
The CEC is committed to keeping the diverse cultures alive. Therefore, each month a public meeting is held at the Botanical gardens for cultural dances, ethnic foods, arts & crafts for all ages, and authentic costumes for every ethnic background.