HAV Veterans Day Parade History

Since 1997, we have hosted our Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix, AZ

25+ Years of Celebrating Veterans

Started in 1997, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade honors the contributions of our United States Veterans. It helps build a patriotic Phoenix community spirit that recognizes veterans’ sacrifices for our country. The Parade couldn’t happen without the generous support of our community, the parade organizers, the Honoring Arizona’s Veterans board, and our parade participants.

The parade is managed and presented by Honoring America’s Veterans, a non-profit (501c3). The Parade Coordinator is Paula Pedene, who leads a tireless team of partners, vendors, and volunteers to create a memorable event each year.

The Parade theme changes each year:

Silent Sacrifice – Honoring Our Cold War Veterans

2017

Welcome Home Vietnam Heroes, Celebrating our 20th Year

2016

No Longer Forgotten, Honoring our Korean War Veterans

2015

Duty, Honor, Sacrifice, Celebrating our World War II Veterans

2014

Saluting America’s Veterans

2013

Healing Wounds, Honoring Their Sacrifice

2012

Veteran’s – Our Resilient Heroes

2011

Defending Freedom – Protecting Dreams

2010

Home of the Free – Because of the Brave

2009

Serving With Honor

2008

Hearts of Valor

2007

Americas Veterans, Heroes through the decades Our 10th Year

2006

Serving Home and Abroad, “Honoring our World War II Veterans”

2005

Remembering Their Sacrifice

2004

Heroes One and All

2003

With Honor, Pride, and Patriotism

2002

Freedom Isn’t Free

2001

Freedom Marches On

2000

Celebrating Our Freedom

1999

Let Freedom Ring

1998

Salute to Patriots

1997

THANK YOU

We salute our veteran’s and their loved ones in thanks for their patriotism & service to our country.