Marana Parks & Recreation has been honored with two awards from the Arizona Parks & Recreation Association (APRA) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community through innovative events and impactful media outreach.
PHOTO RECAP: Star-Spangled Spectacular 2024
PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS: Marana Founders' Day 2024
Celebrate Town origins at Marana Founders' Day on March 16, 2024
Marana Holiday Festival kicks off the season on December 2
Celebrate Independence Day at the Town of Marana Star-Spangled Spectacular event on July 4
GALLERY: Celebrating Founders' Day 2023 in Marana
2023 Founders' Day Parade & Festivities
Photo Gallery: Town of Marana Presents: Fall Festival 2022
Man on the Horse statue unveiled to the public
Concerts in the Courtyard returns for a new season
Updated News Release: Town of Marana to have fireworks for July 3 Star-Spangled Spectacular event
GALLERY: Marana Founders' Day 2022 photo recap
Marana Founders' Day to celebrate 45 years of incorporation
Town of Marana selects UA Amazing Teacher of the Year Finalist to be Founders' Day Parade grand marshal
Jennifer North-Morris standing center.
Marana Founders’ Day has a new local celebrity at the helm of the annual parade - Marana Unified School District teacher and UA Amazing Teacher of the Year Finalist Jennifer North-Morris!
Jennifer North-Morris (Ms. NoMo) has lived in Marana for 19 years and is proud to be part of the Marana community as a teacher, parent, and neighbor. She joined the mathematics team at Marana High School seven years ago and has been honored this year as a finalist for the University of Arizona Athletics and KGUN 9 News Teacher of the Year. Prior to coming to Marana, she taught for 11 years in California and worked as a curriculum and professional development specialist for several publishing and technology companies. NoMo loves working and living in Marana and looks forward to her continued work with our amazing community.
