Anthem
2016 Anthem Memorial Day Ceremony
Anthem Community Park
Monday May 30 10:00 a.m.
2016 Anthem Memorial Day Ceremony – Anthem Community Park, includes a keynote address, P.O.W and M.I.A ceremony, tribute to the 26 veterans commemorated at the memorial, musical performance by ProMusica Arizona, taps, seating is limited, lawn chairs are welcome http://www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-veterans-memorial
Avondale
Avondale Sunset Memorial Day Service
Avondale City Hall Amphitheater
Monday May 30 7 p.m. to 8 p.m
A program to commemorate those who served. The evening will include musical performances, speeches, tributes and a candlelight vigil. Avondale City Hall Amphitheater, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive (outdoors). Free admission. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Chandler
Chandler’s Field of Honor Veterans Memorial
Veterans Oasis Park
Monday May 30 8:00 a.m.
The City of Chandler invites veterans and residents to attend the dedication of the first phase of Chandler’s Field of Honor Veterans Memorial. The ceremony will include remarks by Mayor Tibshraeny, music by the Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department Pipes & Drums Corps, Posting of Colors by the Gila River Pee Posh Veterans Association and Pledge of Allegiance by retired Lt. Colonel David Althoff, a Chandler resident and pilot who served in Korea, Japan and Vietnam, earning 76 medals and decorations. The invocation will be led by local pastor and Air Force veteran Dr. Michael D. Sproul. The memorial’s completed first phase includes a family plaza overlook that replicates the Arizona State Flag and features low walls with inscriptions recognizing six core values significant to veterans and their families: Freedom, Reflection, Recognition, Sacrifice, Family and Memories. The memorial is part of the 113-acre Veterans Oasis Park and is located on the northeast corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay roads.
Concho
11th Annual Concho Memorial Day Parade and Picnic
Concho – Highway 61
Monday May 30 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
11th Annual Concho Memorial Day Parade and Picnic – Highway 61, (85924), parade at 10 am, official flag raising ceremony at the park followed by a town picnic with food and music, free, 575-495-0809 or 928-587-2901or http://www.conchocan.org
Crown King
World’s Shortest Memorial Parade & Carnival
Main Street
Monday May 30 Noon – 4 p.m.
World’s Shortest Memorial Parade & Carnival
World’s Shortest Memorial Parade & Carnival – Main Street, fun for all ages, line up along Main Street and watch one-of-a-kind floats roll through town, CK Fire Department hosts a free kids carnival, the Historical Museum is open from noon – 4 pm, free, noon, 928-632-7911 or http://www.CrownKingAz.com
Gilbert
Memorial Day Celebration in Gilbert
Campo Verde High School
Monday May 30 Noon to 3 p.m.
The Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts hosts the Memorial Day Celebration at the Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, AZ. The Academy Youth Guard, Phenom SoundSport, and each section of The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps will perform on stage (indoors) presenting the latest Academy offerings and concluding with a full ensemble performance of the 2016 Academy field production. Tickets $5 per person includes lunch (outdoors, shade provided).
Kingman
Kingman Veterans Memorial
Kingman Veterans Memorial
Monday May 30 9:30 a.m.
Memorial Day Program
Memorial Day Program – Kingman Veterans Memorial, http://kvmt.org/
Payson
Memorial Day Patriotic Program
Green Valley Park
Monday May 30 9:30 a.m.
Memorial Day Patriotic Program
Memorial Day Patriotic Program – Green Valley Park, patriotic music, flag raising, speakers
Phoenix
32nd Annual Memorial Day Observance
Pioneer & Military Memorial Park
Monday May 30 9:00 a.m.
The public is invited to attend the Pioneers’ Cemetery Association’s 33rd annual Memorial Day observance at the Pioneer & Military Memorial Park in Phoenix. This year’s keynote speaker will be Eduardo Pagan, Associate Dean and Professor of History at ASU, author and one of the hosts of the popular PBS series, History Detectives. Several groups of reenactors in historic dress will also take part in the ceremonies. Pioneer & Military Memorial Park, 1317 W. Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ. Parking is available at Wesley Bolin Plaza.
Star Spangled Celebration
Honoring Our Fallen
Friday, May 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Honoring our fallen police officers, firefighters and veterans at Cesar Chavez Park, 7858 S. 35th Ave in Phoenix. There will be a water play area, bounce houses, live music, police and fire demonstrations, fireworks. Family-friendly, free admission. For more information call 602-262-7492. Banners with photos of fallen police officers and firefighters will be on display through July 6 at “Hero Lanes”: Baseline Road between 35th and 47th Avenues and Washington Street between 7th Street and 9th Avenue.
Tempe
Kevin Snow at the Carillon
Arizona State University’s Symphonic Carillon
Friday, May 27 from noon to 1 p.m.
The Symphonic Carillon is a lasting tribute to those in the ASU community who gave their lives for their country. Located in the lower level of Old Main, next to the Emeritus College. Speakers located on the Language & Literature Building also allow the concert to be heard in the open area in front of Old Main, Tempe campus.
Tucson
Sons of Orpheus Memorial Day Service
East Lawn Palms Cemetery
Monday May 30 9:00 a.m.
Free/Orpheus will present several patriotic musical selections during the service-A barbecue will follow/East Lawn Palms Cemetery 5801 E. Grant Rd. (Mr. Hirst 484-3743)
Fourth Annual Memorial Day 3.5 Mile Run/Walk
Reid Park
Monday May 30 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
$20-$30/Day of Race Registration begins at 6AM/Reid Park 100 Country Club Rd. Ramada #22 820-6447 for more info
Memorial Day Ceremony
Tucson VA R.E. Lindsey Jr. Auditorium
Monday May 30 10:00 a.m.
Paying tribute to all service members who sacrificed their lives in defense of the nation/This year’s guest speakers for the ceremony will be Congressman Raul Grijalva representing Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District and Congresswoman Martha McSally representing Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District/Tucson VA R.E. Lindsey Jr. Auditorium, located in Building 4-3601 South 6th Ave. 792-1450 ext. 4050 for more info
Annual Memorial Day Parade Open House & Pool Party
Anna Henry Elementary School parking lot/ Eastern Hills Aquatic Club
Monday May 30 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free/Decorate bicycles, wagons, strollers and join the police escorted parade/Parade begins at 10AM at Anna Henry Elementary School parking lot located at 650 N. Igo Way/The event will include games, swimming and a modestly priced snack bar including grilled burgers, hot dogs, nachos, shaved ice and much more Eastern Hills Aquatic Club 981 North Evelyn Avenue.
The Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing based at the Tucson International Airport is scheduled to conduct F-16 Fighting Falcon flyovers on Monday, May 30, 2016 for Memorial Day events. Two jets will fly over the following locations:
Memorial Day Service at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Marana-8:35 a.m.
Memorial Day Service at East Lawn Palms, Tucson-9 a.m.
Memorial Day Service at South Lawn Cemetery, Tucson-9:05 a.m.
Memorial Day Parade and Service at Tucson Estates Park, Tucson-9:10 a.m.
Memorial Day Service at Green Valley Mortuary, Green Valley-9:15 a.m.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Purple Heart Park, Tucson-10 a.m.
Memorial Day Service at McCulloch-Wagner American Legion, Corona de Tucson-10:05 a.m.
Yuma
Desert Lawn Memorial Park Service
1415 S. 1st Ave – Yuma, AZ
10:00 a.m.
Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge Ceremony
9:00 a.m.
This ceremony is held over the Colorado River and overseen by American Legion Auxiliary Unit number 19.
Sunset Vista Cemetery Services
11357 E. 40th St.
11:30 a.m.
This event is hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America.
American Legion Post Barbecue 19
Noon
This event has been held on Memorial Day in the past and also featured live music and entertainment at American Legion Post 19 in Yuma.
Flag-raising Ceremony – AmVets Post 2
8889 S. Frontage Road – Yuma, AZ
12:30 pm
Flag-raising Ceremony – Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1627
13441 S. Frontage Road
1:00 p.m.
Take a few moments to honor those who have served and fallen in the line of duty. This event is overseen by VFW 1763.
Flag-raising Ceremony – LZ Bar & Grill
2175 S. Harley Drive – Yuma, AZ
1:00 p.m.
Put on by the Vietnam Veterans of America, come out and pay respects to the fallen men and women who have served our nation.