TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Winterhaven Festival of Lights is set to return, promising an enchanting spectacle with over 200 illuminated homes in Tucson's historic Winterhaven neighborhood.

The festival, running for over 75 years, is the largest free holiday light festival in the Southwest. This year it features expanded experiences, new vendors and significant infrastructure upgrades to enhance accessibility and visitor comfort.

The annual festival will run from from Dec. 13 to 27.

Winterhaven remains committed to supporting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. In 2024, visitors donated over 34,000 pounds of food, and this year, the goal is to raise $60,000 to fight food insecurity.

Festival Chair Kate Marquez emphasized the community-driven changes, focusing on more amenities,

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