- Event Overview
About
Tucson
Memorial Day Bar Crawl
Tucson runs two districts joined by an underpass, and the Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl uses both. The route works Fourth Avenue and reaches into downtown.
Fourth Avenue is the older, scrappier end with dive bars and music rooms, while downtown holds the newer cocktail rooms. Having both gives the route a range neither would manage alone.
Late May in southern Arizona is hot and completely dry, and the desert gives its heat back fast after sunset. The avenue becomes comfortable right about when the route starts moving.
Our hosts run the route between the districts with the stops set beforehand. Specials are agreed at each bar and one wristband covers every door.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
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- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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One Wristband, Every Bar
One band, every venue on the map, from the opening stop to the last.
Welcome Drink Included
Your first drink comes with the ticket and is poured at check-in.
Long Weekend Drink Specials
Crawl-only specials at each stop, set by the venues and live from the first move.
Best Summer Outfit Contest
The contest rewards effort rather than spend, and judging happens along the way.
No Work Monday
The Fourth Avenue and downtown route takes its time, because Monday is not a problem for anyone.
Patio Season Opens
Most stops on the Tucson route have their patios back for the season by now.
Hosts on the Route
Hosts manage the moves between stops so the group does not scatter.
Nothing to Plan
The Fourth Avenue and downtown route is locked in and every venue is expecting the crawl.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Tucson Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com. Tucson tickets sell online ahead of the weekend.
Check-in opens at 7:00 PM on the Fourth Avenue and downtown route. Address arrives with your ticket.
Collect your band and your first drink. The route opens at 7:30 PM.
The route runs all night and the hosts manage every move.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tucson Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl?
Tucson empties toward Mount Lemmon and the mountain towns over a long weekend. The crawl covers participating Fourth Avenue and downtown bars on one wristband with a digital map.
When does the Tucson Memorial Day crawl run?
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. That start lands in the worst of a Sonoran Desert afternoon, so the first Tucson stop should be firmly indoors.
How hot is Tucson in late May?
Very. Afternoon highs near or above 100 are normal by late May, though Tucson sits higher than Phoenix and the desert drops the temperature faster after sunset.
Do people leave Tucson for the long weekend?
Plenty head up Mount Lemmon or over to San Diego, which is the standard southern Arizona pattern. Fourth Avenue keeps a smaller and considerably more local crowd.
Is the Tucson crowd different in late May?
Yes. With the University of Arizona finished for the year, Fourth Avenue runs at a fraction of its term-time volume, which changes the whole character of the street.
Are the Tucson patios usable in late May?
Only once the sun is properly down. The desert drops the temperature quickly, so the last hours of the route are considerably more pleasant than the first ones.
Does the Memorial Day weight show in Tucson?
Yes. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base sits in the city and southern Arizona has a large veteran population, so the weekend carries genuine local meaning here. Expect base ceremonies and flyovers.
Is Mount Lemmon worth the trip that weekend?
For the temperature alone. The mountain runs twenty to thirty degrees cooler than the valley floor, which is exactly why so much of Tucson heads up there.
