Former Tucson Birthday photographer & freelancer Jon Scanlon graciously took photos of the various Tucson Birthday celebrations this past weekend, leading up to the actual birthday on August 20, 2012. Happy 237 years Tucson! And thanks Jon for the great photos.

His photos of the birthday celebration at the Southern AZ Transportation Museum on August 18:

Ward 2 Councilmember Paul Cunningham celebrating with train museum officials

Photos of the Tropical Bash at Main Gate Square & 4th Avenue, and the Hotel Congress cake on August 18:

And photos of the flag raising ceremony at the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Grounds on August 20.

Trobadour Ted Ramirez performing after flag ceremony

Darkness settles upon the El Presidio grounds

What beautiful birthday cakes were created for these celebrations.

If you want to see some of the 2011 Tucson birthday photos by Jon, here’s the link to the former Tucson’s Birthday website (click here).

Celebrate Tucson’s 237th birthday on August 20 at the El Presidio Grounds, 133 W. Washington (between Church Ave. and Court Ave. downtown). There will be usual flag raising, birthday cake eating, plus tamales too this year. Troubadour Ted Ramirez will be entertaining.

Funding ran out to continue the Tucson’s Birthday website & the numerous listings from prior years, so District 5 Supervisor Richard Elias’ office took over to post events via his website (click here) & use the link on the top for “Birthday”.

And if you want earlier birthday cake, here’s an event for Saturday August 18:

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum Birthday Party at The Depot
When: Sat, August 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, 414 North Toole Ave., Tucson, AZ.
Description: We are proud participants in the Arizona Centennial Celebration. Celebrate at the Depot with cake, the Mayor, and engine 1673. The mayor will be speaking at 11:00, and cutting the Birthday cake !

Happy Birthday Tucson!