Arizona Centennial Commission & 2012 Foundation, Downtown Tucson Partnership, Jim Click, Second Saturday, University of Arizona and City of Tucson announce a joint Arizona Centennial event in Downtown Tucson, February 10–12.

Festivities planned, and co-sponsored by the Arizona Centennial Commission & 2012 Foundation, include free street concerts on Scott and 5th Avenues, free concerts at the Fox Theatre, fireworks, street musicians, food vendors, rides and historical reenactments.

“Combining our resources and hosting a single event made sense for everyone working on Arizona Centennial festivities,” said Karen Churchard, executive director, Arizona Centennial Commission & 2012 Foundation.

“Now Tucson and Phoenix will celebrate Arizona’s Centennial on the same weekend,” said Fletcher McCusker, chairman of Second Saturday, which falls on the weekend before Arizona’s 100th Statehood Day.

Jaime P. Gutierrez, UA vice president for external relations & associate vice president for community relations, said: “The University of Arizona which just celebrated 125 years looks forward to working with all our community partners as we celebrate the richness of Arizona’s history and as we look forward to the next 100 years.”

Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, who assisted in coordinating the effort, said: “Thanks to everyone involved who is working to create a magical weekend in Tucson to celebrate Arizona’s 100 Years.  We want to especially thank Jim Click, Karl Eller and the University of Arizona for enlisting the support of the private sector to assist in funding the event.

“The downtown location works as well in conjunction with Second Saturday.  We invite all Tucsonans to join in the celebration.”

For information on the Arizona Centennial, visit www.AZ100YEARS.org.