Brandon Havier of the Tohono O’odham Nation performs a blessing to bring water and rain to the Tucson area.
Praying for rain on San Juan’s Day
If a bunch of people put their minds to it, can they make it rain? That question is one way of looking at El Dia de San Juan, a celebration of St. John the Baptist and the beginning of the monsoon season associated with him. The traditional fiesta is June 24 on the west side of the Santa Cruz River at Mercado San Agustin from 5 to 10 p.m. Expect lots of food, games and folklorico. If a little rain should fall, there’ll be dancing like you’ve never seen.
