This Veteran’s Day across Arizona veterans will be honored for their service. From Flagstaff to Phoenix to Sierra Vista those brave men and women will be the focus of community events.
East Valley
East Valley Veterans Parade
Friday November 11, 11:00am
The East Valley Veterans Parade provides an opportunity for the community to gather in honoring, thanking and celebrating local Veterans, active Military, and their families. The East Valley Veterans Parade starts on Center Street and University in Mesa and runs South on Center St. to 1st St, it then turns west onto 1st St. and continues to Robson. The parade starts at 11 a.m. It lasts approximately 1.5 hrs. Downtown Mesa, Center & 1st Streets, Parade Route Event Street Address: 263 N. Center St Event City: Mesa Event State/Province: AZ Event Postal/ZIP Code: 85201 Event Country: United States Event Additional Details: East Valley Veterans Parade to honor veterans, active military & their families. Over 100 entries including Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flags, JROTCs, Bands, & Military vehicles. Pre-parade program starts at 10:15. for more details go to evvp.org or call 480-684-2324 Contact: Sylvia Richards Email sylrichards@aol.com Tel#: 602-670-5350 Visit/Contact: http://evvp.org/ Parade route map: http://evvp.org/parade-route-map/
Flagstaff
Veteran’s Day BBQ
Friday November 11, 2016
11:00am- 1:00pm
All Northern Arizona Healthcare colleagues and the community are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Celebration at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, at Flagstaff Medical Center. A short ceremony will be followed by a lunch for veterans and their families.
Glendale
Glendale American School Veteran’s Day Celebration
Thursday November 10 8:00am
Glendale American School Veteran’s Day Celebration Thu, 11/10/2016 8:00 am to 9:00 am Glendale American School Event 8530 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302 Details: Honoring all veterans and current military with a special program and tribute to those that served. Would like to recognize veterans attending, just send me your name and information to me. We will have the presentation of colors, band playing, kindergartners performing, speakers to talk. Contact: Nadine R Yuhasz nyuhasz@gesd40.org Tel#: 602-690-3922.
Lake Havasu City
Veteran’s Day Parade
Friday November 11, 10:00am-12:00pm
McCulloch Bl. (Downtown District)
Come to the parade and honor our local veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. This event is sponsored by our local Veterans of Foreign War Post 9401. McCulloch Bl. will be traffic-free from Acoma Bl. to Wheeler Park for this event. Staging for the parade will be in Birch Square. Contact Information:http://vfw9401.homestead.com/
Payson
Payson Veterans Day Services
Friday November 11, 11:00am
Payson High School auditorium at 11 a.m.
The program includes speeches, special tributes and music. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Bill Sahno opens the program. His welcome is followed by comments about the Veterans Memorial in Green Valley Park; the presentation of colors; the National Anthem; invocation; announcing the program’s theme; and opening remarks from Payson Mayor Kenny Evans.
The opening portion is followed by a special presentation by Darlene Daniels and the “Little People” – a program by youngsters to honor veterans.
Phoenix
Phoenix Veterans Day Parade
Friday November 11, 11:00am
Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Fri, 11/11/2016 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Begins at Central Ave/Montebello Ave 6231 W. Shannon St., Phoenix, AZ, 85012 Details: Now in its 20th year, the parade is one of the top Veterans Day events in the nation, with tens of thousands of spectators. This year’s parade theme is “Welcome Home Vietnam Heroes.” The parade typically boasts more than 100 entries, and this year will have a special float with nearly 20 Vietnam Veterans riding on it. The parade will also feature patriotic floats, high school marching bands, JROTC marching units, color guards, Veterans Service Organizations, animals, novelty units and much, much more. As one of the leading Veterans Day events in the nation, the organizers Honoring Arizona’s Veterans have chosen national news correspondent and veterans advocate Pete Hegseth as their Celebrity Grand Marshal. Contact: Paula Pedene Tel: 480-772-2934 Email paula@pedenepr.com
Phoenix
A Hula Dancers Salute
Saturday November 12 – 4:00pm
A Hula Dancers Salute Sat, 11/12/2016 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm VFW, 4853 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018 Details: We will have a night filled music, dancing and food. Award winning artist Gary Haleamau and Mark Yamanaka will be there for your musical entertainment as well as a performance by Pohai Kealoha SOHD. Hula dancers salute Nov 12th VFW 4853 E Thomas Phoenix, AZ 85018 from 4pm – 10pm. Pohai Kealoha School of Hawaiian Dance will be demonstrating hula with kahiko and auana performances. $35 a ticket includes a plate dinner. Kalua pig, Mac salad, lomi salmon, rice. This is an event you want want to miss! We will have a cigar bar, shaved ice, raffle items and much more. Portion of the proceeds will go to The Let’s Roll Foundation. Tickets available for purchase at www.pohaikealohasohd.com Contact: Shannel Wells shannelblu@gmail.com Tel#: 602-710-0464.
Prescott
“Honoring Women in the Military; past, Present and Future,” Prescott Veterans Day Parade
Friday November 11 11:00 a.m.
Downtown Prescott
The parade will honor female veterans. Opening ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Yavapai County Courthouse. The parade will pause at 11:11 a.m. for a fly-over and reading of the proclamation to commemorate the end of World War I, on Nov. 11, 1918.
Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista’s 22nd annual Veterans Day Parade
Friday, November 11 starting at 9 a.m. and ending at about 10:30 a.m.
The public is invited to view the parade to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. A short public ceremony in Veterans’ Memorial Park will follow the parade and will include brief remarks by Sierra Vista Mayor Rick Mueller and Army Maj. Gen. John Baker, commanding general of Network Enterprise Technology Command.
Tucson
The 97th Annual Tucson Veterans Day Parade
Friday November 11 Staging: 8:30am Parade begins at 11:00am
FREE PARKING during the parade at the City/State Garage at 498 W Congress Street
Hats Off to Heroes
Saturday November 12, 11:00am
11:00 am – 7:30 pm Reid Park & Demeester Band Shell 900 S Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716 Details: 0800 – 1000 5K Race 1100 – 1500 Resource Fair 1000 – 1615 Local Bands 1700 – 1730 Tucson Mayor 1730 – 1930 Tucson Pops Orchestra and American Bombshells 1930 – Fireworks Contact: Gary Ochoa gochoa@azdvs.gov Tel#: (520) 207-4960.