Garden of Gethsemane (Felix Lucero Park)

Felix Lucero was a war veteran who fell on hard times. He “made a deal with the Virgin Mary” as he lay dying on the battlefield. If she allowed him to live, he would dedicate his life creating Christian art. In the late 1930’s he was living under the Congress Street Bridge. He began sculping Christian statues out of any materials he could scrounge up. The statues have also seen some hard times, through wear and tear and even vandalism. Thanks to the residents of Tucson, much of his work has been restored. It has become a popular spot for intimate weddings, so make sure to bring some rice!