Honoring America's Veterans,
Honor Our Heroes
Hosted by Honoring America’s Veterans
Veterans Grand Marshals Nomination Program
Wednesday, Nov 11th, 2026
Nominations are now closed
Thank you for nominating your heroes to be a part of the HAV Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix!
Honoring America’s Veterans proudly presents the annual “Honor Our Heroes” Veterans Grand Marshal Competition. This cherished tradition invites community members to nominate deserving veterans to serve as Grand Marshals in the HAV Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix.
Those selected are honored as representatives of their era of service, riding in the parade, being featured in the official program and online, and receiving meaningful recognition to make their experience truly unforgettable.
Veteran Grand Marshal winners receive:
- Parade participation – winners ride in the Parade.
- Receive recognition by announcers at the seven-speaker towers along the parade route.
- VIP Seating at the Parade for your family members.
- Marshal’s bio and photo printed in the print/online parade program and HAV’s website.
- Potential media recognition and thanks.
- Veterans Day commemorative items.
- Parade Awards Ceremony seating for four people to see you get your final recognition and mementos.
Winning nominators receive:
- VIP Seating at the Parade to watch your nominee ride as a Marshal.
- Invitations to other special events to support your winning nominee.
- Parade Awards Ceremony seating for two to watch your nominee gain special recognition.
- Veterans Day commemorative items.
The nominations are now in! Thank you!
Honor. Respect. Gratitude. These are the characteristics Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) seeks in candidates for the “Honor Our Heroes” Veterans Grand Marshals competition. Through this program, HAV will select seven winners—one for each era of service to serve as Veterans Grand Marshals. Nominate your deserving veteran today!
Honor. Respect. Gratitude. These are the characteristics Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) seeks in candidates for the “Honor Our Heroes” Veterans Grand Marshals competition. Through this program, HAV will select seven winners—one for each era of service to serve as Parade Grand Marshals. Thank you for nominating your deserving veteran!
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Learn how you can take part in the program.
Nomination requirements
To be nominated, the veteran must have served on active-duty or recalled as a reservist and be an honorably discharged veteran of any United States military branch who served during one of the following eras:
- World War II − 1941 to 1945
- The Korean War − 1950 to 1953
- The Vietnam War − 1958 to 1975
- Cold War − 1945 to 1991
- Desert Storm − 1990 to 1991
- Operation Enduring Freedom − 2001 to ongoing
(or other supporting campaigns) - Operation Iraqi Freedom − 2003 to 2011
Please list any medals, ribbons, combat actions/or special recognition efforts in your nomination. These may include gallantry, distinguished service, commendation, achievement, etc. (A list is available on Wikipedia.)
Please ensure your nomination write-up identifies the honor, bravery, dedication to service, community involvement, and support of our military or veterans.
Please include their community service or veterans/military support at their work. Your write-up is the single most compelling piece in swaying the judges.
We will announce the winners in August
Grand Marshal Nomination 2026
Nominations for Veteran Grand Marshal are now closed for the 2026 Veteran's Day Parade.
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