Tucson's 2nd Saturdays Introduces New Kids' Area

TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tucson's September 8^th Downtown family friendly music festival introduces the Fire Truck Adventure Zone as the new 2^nd Saturdays kids' area.  The kids' area beckons to kids of all ages and has added a 40'x20' fire fighter obstacle adventure bounce house which is the largest in Tucson.  There will also be a fully functional fire truck with active duty fire fighters in uniforms for the kids' excitement.  Kids can explore the fire truck and get their pictures taken to mark the experience.  Also in the kids' area, the "PG" rated movie "Night at the Museum" will be shown starting at 7 p.m.  The bounce house, the fire truck with photographs for children and the movie are free.  Another new addition to the kids' area is The Great American Zap Show, an attraction for people of all ages, also free.

For 2nd Saturdays September 8, the footprint will remain the same as the June, July and August events with the kids' area in the Providence parking lot.  Scott Avenue will be closed from Congress to Jackson Street, just south of Broadway, for the event.  The KIIM/KHIT Scott Avenue stage will be on the north end of Scott at Congress Street.  Scott Avenue and Jackson Street will be lined with vendors, food trucks, street performers and outdoor musicians.

During construction, all the parking garages will be open and accessible from detours.  Automobile traffic coming from the east will be detoured to Toole Avenue westbound, with 6th Avenue now two-way and providing access to the Pennington Street Garage.  From the south, enter Downtown by going northbound on either 6th Avenue or Stone Avenue.  Traffic coming from the north can also enter Downtown on Stone Avenue and on 6th Avenue southbound from 6th Street.  The easiest parking remains at: (1) Centro Garage, located just as you enter Downtown from the east; (2) The Depot Plaza Garage, located underground, with entrance and exit ramps on 5th Avenue opposite Hotel Congress; (3) the Pennington Street Garage, accessed via Pennington Street from either Stone Avenue or 6th Avenue.; and (4) La Placita garage on Jackson Street, which is very convenient to the Fire Truck Adventure Zone.

2nd Saturdays runs from 6pm to 10pm.  Sponsors are:  Jim Click Automotive Team, Fire Truck Adventure Zone, KOLD Channel 13, KHYT/KIIM Radio, KXCI 91.3FM Community Radio, MEB Property Management and Providence Service Corp.

For images and information on performers, contact: Program Director, Jamie Manser at 520.270.3213 [email protected].

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