Reid Park was the site of the Spirit of Resistance: Community and Care Winter Fair on Sunday, an event organizers say was designed to help community members prepare and connect during a time of heightened immigration enforcement and growing uncertainty.
The fair, held at the park’s bandshell, was organized by Defend Tucson and members of the Defend Tucson—Tucson Se Defiende Coalition. Organizers say the goal was to provide practical tools for organizing, education, and mutual aid as federal immigration crackdowns and budget cuts continue to affect Southern Arizona.
According to Defend Tucson, the idea for the winter fair grew out of feedback following October’s No Kings protest, where participants asked for more opportunities to come together beyond demonstrations…