Sunshine and cooler temperatures are setting the stage for one of downtown Tucson’s most recognizable celebrations as Dillinger Days returns Friday and Saturday around Hotel Congress and the Old Pima County Courthouse.
The annual festival centers on the 1934 capture of notorious gangster John Dillinger, once labeled “Public Enemy No. 1,” at Hotel Congress. The event blends history, live performances and immersive theater, drawing locals and visitors into a moment that helped cement the hotel’s place in Tucson lore.
Chris Monzon, director of entertainment and operations at Hotel Congress, said the experience is meant to feel hands-on and historically grounded…