Press Release: Plan Your Day at Cyclovia Tucson
Photo by Mamta Popat
Tucson, AZ (March 24, 2026) – Living Streets Alliance invites the public to enjoy a car-free, carefree day on the Spring 2026 Cyclovia Tucson route. Several miles of city streets will be open to one-and-all to walk, roll, bike, and play at this free event on Sunday, April 12 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Neighborhoods, community organizations, local businesses and event sponsors will host activities all along the route for a full and energizing day. Games, food trucks, music, performances, giveaways, and much more await you at Arizona’s biggest biannual block party.
The event’s exciting happenings are grouped into Activity Hubs: cruise the entire route and you’ll hit all four, plus special findings along the route such as rain tunnels, live performances, and fun, educational engagement! Preview activities along the route and start planning your day via our interactive route map at https://app.cycloviatucson.org/map. Here are some highlights:
Living Streets Alliance Downtown Hub
Living Streets Alliance hosts the Downtown Hub, where you’ll find iconic Cyclovia gear for sale such as shirts, totes, water bottles, and more. Cyclovia’s printery The Gloo Factory will be next door with button-making, and as always there will be pints of Pueblo Vida and Dragoon brews at the LSA Beer Garden. The outdoor food court will include a variety of flavors from Sumaj Bolivian Street Food, Haus of Brats, and more. Sample a different set of wheels with the Tucson Roller Collective or adaptive handcycles, trikes or tandems courtesy of Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports. Take the Drive Less Pledge and win prizes with Pima County Environmental Quality, get your bike tuned up by Transit Cycles, all to the spinning tunes of Tucson’s KXCI!
The Historic Y Hub
The Historic Y will be bustling with all-day live performances, offerings from local businesses, engaging community organizing actions, and much more! Enjoy fresh donuts, shaved ice, and Cuban cuisine as you take part in family-friendly activities. Play a word game and take a zine home with local beat Arizona Luminaria, grab some cash in ICCU's Money Machine, and discover new hikes with Arizona Trail Association. While you're there, keep an eye out for soaring bikes! Tucson favorite Genuine BMX will be ramped up and flying throughout the day. If your ride needs some love, stop by LSA's bike repair station for a free tune-up.
Doris J. Thompson Hub
Field games, giveaways, aerialists and more await at Doris J. Thompson Park Hub in the Sugar Hill Neighborhood. Expect an animated performance by local funk legend OG Jacki Blu and a show full of curated guest performers. After trying your hand at tire toss with BICAS neighbors, you may need to fill up your water bottle at Tucson Water's Hydration Station or try a limited-edition sparkling water honoring their 125th anniversary. Want to rep our beautiful city? Stop by the Visit Tucson booth for branded giveaways. Enjoy demonstrations from The Circus and Aerial Academy over lunch at Jozerelli's Italian Street Food, Ensenada Street Food, or Grandma's Recipes, have dessert with Bugaloo's Ice Cream and Donut Blitz, and quench your thirst at Smoothie Revolution. Decorate your bike with LD20 Democrats and, if you need a tune-up, Campfire Cycling will be cranking wrenches all day!
Amphi Hub at Building Bridges
Don't miss out on the unique celebration unfolding at the Amphi Hub at Building Bridges Community Center. LSA has collaborated with the Amphi Women and Girl's Union to bring the neighborhood's joy to Cyclovia, and Tucson Refugee Ministry will host a Global Artisan Market with handmade goods like jewelry, clothing, live henna painting, and more from international artists and makers. Youth bicycle activities will be plentiful at the Amphi Hub with a Bike Obstacle Course hosted by Project Bike Club, El Grupo and Midweek Mini Ride. Want to win big? AARP will be playing Plinko, talking advocacy, and giving away amazing prizes, including a free bicycle! Tucson's DJ Zeytunes will spin international vinyl throughout the day, and Esperanza Dance Project will be performing a narrated dance piece and sharing information on transformational dance for middle schoolers. Delicious food from around the world as part of the Global Artisan Market, as well as Empanadas El Dominicano, Los Poblanitos, and sweets from Danny's Lemonade and Frozen Delight will keep you well-fed and hydrated while enjoying the festivities!
Cyclovia Tucson is still seeking volunteers. Sign up for a three-hour shift at https://app.cycloviatucson.org/volunteer to enjoy a day outdoors and do your part to support the Open Streets movement in Tucson. There are lots of opportunities to earn service hours, enjoy some teambuilding with your group, and meet new people, plus all volunteers get a Cyclovia T-shirt!
Living Streets Alliance’s 24th Cyclovia Tucson event is made possible with support from numerous partners and sponsors, including Visit Tucson, Pima County Attractions and Tourism, AARP Pima County, Tucson Water, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality’s Clean Air Program, The Gloo Factory, Dragoon Brewing, Pueblo Vida Brewing, ICCU, KXCI and Tap & Bottle.
Cyclovia Tucson is a program of Living Streets Alliance (LSA), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform our streets into vibrant public places that bring people together and provide safe, accessible, and attractive transportation options. LSA is increasing healthy, dignified, sustainable transportation in Tucson through outreach, education, and advocacy. For more information visit www.livingstreetsalliance.org.
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