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Honoring America's VeteransPhoenix Veterans Day Parade

Join 45,000+ spectators as we honor United States veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th

Countdown to the 2024 Parade!

2024 Celebrity Grand Marshal, Luis Gonzalez
We are pleased to announce that Baseball Legend Luis Gonzalez is going to be our Celebrity Grand Marshal this year.
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Honoring America's Veterans2024 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade
Join 45,000+ spectators as we honor United States veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th
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HAV will present the Honoring America’s Veterans, Phoenix Veteran’s Day Parade every November 11, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Celebrity Grand Marshal for 2024

Celebrity Grand Marshal, Luis Gonzalez

We are pleased to announce that Baseball Legend Luis Gonzalez is going to be our Celebrity Grand Marshal this year.

One of the most popular figures in D-backs history because of the way he interacted with fans and his game-winning single in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series to give the organization its first world championship, Luis Gonzalez is in his 14th full season in the front office and ninth as Senior Advisor to the President, CEO and General Partner with the D-backs. Gonzalez rejoined the organization in August 2009 after officially retiring as a player following his 19-year Major League career.

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Meet Luis Gonzales at the Celebrity Grand Marshal Event

Congratulations to the 2024 Veteran's Grand Marshals

David J Hunt

David J Hunt

"I feel honored, humbled and surprised to be selected as a Grand Marshal to represent the Vietnam era. I feel that there would be many veterans that would be more deserving than me.”

David J Hunt was drafted into the U.S. Army in October 1966. After jump school, he was assigned to the 82nd ABN Division at Fort Bragg, N.C. He was later transferred to the 101st ABN Division and was deployed with A Co, 1/502 Infantry 101st ABN in 1967.
David was wounded in 1968. After getting out of the hospital, he was sent back to the states and was discharged from active duty at Fort Lewis, Wash.

In 1982, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves where he served in post security. In 1985, he transferred to the Army Reserves. He became an Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) agent in the reserves and attended Warrant Officer School.

In 2003, David was activated with his unit the 307th MP. Det. (CID) and deployed to Iraq and Kuwait. He later was transferred to the Active Guard Reserve and sent back to the states to help set up a new Army reserve CID unit in Phoenix, the 225 MP Det. (CID). He served as the commander and operations officer until he retired from the Army reserve as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, on Feb. 1, 2008.

James Wolfenden

James Wolfenden

“To me, accepting this nomination to be a Grand Marshal is for my brothers who lost their lives fighting for our freedom and way of life. I try to live my life in a way that honors them, and this is one of the ways I feel I can do that. I want the memory of the warriors from OIF and every other conflict to be remembered.”

James Wolfenden has a long history of serving his country and community. After graduating from Prescott High School, he worked as a wildland firefighter for the Prescott Fire Department (later known as Granite Mountain Hotshots) before joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 2003.

James was passionate about serving after 9/11. During his time in the Marines, he served in multiple combat deployments to Fallujah and other hot spots during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received numerous combat-related awards and accolades and was injured during combat operations. He served in 3rd Bn 4th Marines and 1st Bn 5th Marines. He also served as a professional marksmanship instructor and a recruiter in New York City. He was honorably discharged after more than eight years of service with a rank of Sergeant.

Following his military career, James became a police officer with both the Tucson and Phoenix police departments, earning recognition for his service before being medically retired after being severely injured on duty in 2017. He served in multiple duties while a police officer, including undercover operations, fugitive apprehension and neighborhood crimes.

James owns a painting company, Paint Corps. of Phoenix North, and serves as the director of sales for Copper State Pavement. In his free time, James coaches football at Brophy College Preparatory, enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with his family.
James is dedicated to helping veterans and first responders. He is working to launch a non-profit organization, Make Ready. This new organization will provide support for those who have experienced traumatic experiences return to normal life and assist with employment transitions once their service has ended. He is a proud father to his children, Brody and Brooklyn, and husband to Dina Wolfenden.

Nancy Fassbender

Nancy Fassbender

“It is my honor to be selected to be the Grand Marshal for the Phoenix Veterans Day parade. My mission is to thank all the veterans and especially welcome home the Vietnam veterans. Because of them, the Department of Defense changed the military and understood they needed updated equipment, and uniforms that would be for the environment that they had to be in. I also want the children to understand what it takes to cherish and enjoy their freedom. That is why I include children in my events. I want them to be able to meet and thank a veteran.”

Nancy Fassbender joined the Army National Guard in 1975. She was a helicopter mechanic and worked on Huey helicopters. She was honorably discharged in 1978 as an E4.
She is a former board member and historian for the Pinal County Veterans Memorial Foundation. She is the author of the book, “My Fallen Hero.”

Nancy is an honorary member of East Valley POW Chapter and a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart chapter 2560.
Nancy has done many veterans events in the Valley. This is her fourth year with Wreaths Across America for honoring interred veterans in the East Valley at Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa.

In 2020, she was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society. Only one-tenth of 1% of veterans in Arizona receive this high honor. She is currently serving as a board director to the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society Board.

For the past six years, Nancy has served as an active member and ambassador of the Apache Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys networking with other companies as well as being an ambassador, spreading the word about the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon community. In October, Nancy was awarded the 2022 Community Cup award for her volunteerism in making a difference in her community.
Nancy has made it her mission to thank Vietnam veterans and welcome them home. She has done over 100 pinning ceremonies since she started four years ago. In 2023, Nancy was asked by the Department of Defense to organize a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans celebration, which drew about 1,800 people. At the ceremony, she was honored with the Quilt of Valor.

In 2023, she also was honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution and was presented the Community Service Award.

Rosa Linda Regalado

Rosa Linda Regalado

“It is an honor to be chosen as the Grand Marshal for my era of conflict, particularly as a woman who served in the Afghanistan War. This recognition highlights that women can make significant contributions and drive change for future generations of women in upcoming conflicts.”

Retired Staff Sgt. Rosa Linda Regalado was born and raised in a tiny town, Manzanola, Colorado, with a population of about 300 people.

Her uncle, Juan Martinez, served in the U.S. Army and was her idol. As a young little girl, she remembers watching commercials about the U.S. Navy and telling her mother that she wanted to be a pilot and fly planes so she could save people. After graduating high school, Rosa Linda joined the military in 1999. She was the only female in her family to join the U.S. Navy.

Among the jobs she held were operations specialist, medical operations and automated logistics specialist. She completed three combat tours in the U.S Navy and six combat tours in the U.S. Army. Throughout her career, she traveled all over the world and trained with various armed forces of other countries.

Rosa Linda has a 15-year-old daughter and a 21-year-old son, who is serving in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft electrician stationed in Guam.

During her service, she endured many injuries during combat. The military taught her to be strong, be proud and be determined at anything she accomplishes in life. She served with pride and wants to provide great strength to those women who continue to serve.

While on active duty, she earned two college degrees: an associate of arts in dental assisting and a bachelor’s degree in community programs support services from the University of Phoenix.
After retiring from the service in 2008 as a Staff Sergeant (SSG), Rosa Linda has continued to work in the medical and dental field. She also has been a volunteer basketball coach for young teenage girls in Fountain, Colorado.

Rosa Linda now works as a dental assistant and financial coordinator in Chandler. She is training to compete in bodybuilding and is enjoying life with her daughter and two dogs.

Thomas Kendra

Thomas Kendra

“Being nominated for Grand Marshal is a humbling experience, but being chosen to reflect the best of the soldiers I served with in the Persian Gulf is an honor.”

Enlisting in the military had a profound impact on shaping Thomas Kendra’s identity. With his parent’s permission at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Army to become an infantry soldier. His journey began in 1987, and he soon found himself 900 miles away from home, starting a completely new way of life.

Basic training was a pivotal period during which Thomas gained confidence, surpassed his previous limitations, honed basic leadership skills, and developed effective communication skills.

His first regular duty station was with the 101st Airborne Division where he served as an assistant gunner for a 60mm mortar squad. Over time, he progressed to become the squad leader of the same mortar squad.
As a member of B Company 3/327th Infantry, Thomas participated in special company training courses at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. and the Northern Warfare Training Center at Fort Greely, Alaska. His unit frequently acted as opposing forces for the Mechanized Infantry that trained at Fort Knox, Ky. He attended the Air Assault School, Combat Lifesavers Course and Primary Leadership Development Course.

On Aug. 12, 1991, Thomas was discharged from active duty as an Infantry Squad Leader just 10 days after Iraq forces invaded Kuwait, his unit was one of the first to have boots on the ground in Saudi Arabia. Thomas said they completed their mission as part of the 18th Airborne Corp with great success and minimal casualties.

Thomas was honored to receive the Combat Infantry Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two brass service stars, Expert Rifle and Mortar Badges.

Thomas considers himself fortunate to have been a soldier. Not many people can say that they've had a tank roll over them, thrown hand grenades, operated million-dollar weapon systems, flown in helicopters just feet above the tree line, banked through canyons, rappelled down buildings and out of helicopters, navigated miles of rugged terrain with just a compass and a topographical map, jumped sand dunes in a foreign country in a military Humvee, and known the camaraderie that soldiers share.

William “Bill” Merdick

William “Bill” Merdick

“Although I never saw combat, I am extremely honored to represent the Navy veterans of the Korean War, especially those who saw combat and those who lost their lives.” 

William “Bill” Merdick is a native Arizonan. Bill has a love for God and pride for his country. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve his country in 1951, and he married his high school sweetheart, Linda, in 1952.

Bill was stationed at the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic Headquarters in Norfolk, Va. and was a Yeoman Third Class. During the Korean War, he had top secret clearance for the United States because of the material that he was handling and he also had NATO cosmic top secret clearance, which required an extensive FBI background check. There were officers present from several NATO countries who would write war plans out in longhand and then a half dozen yeoman would type up the official plans to give back to the officers. The officer in charge was always an Admiral from the U.S. Navy, who was the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic.

After he was released from active duty in 1954, Bill moved back to Arizona and became an engineer for a telephone company. Bill and Linda started a family and bought a piece of land for farming and created a family legacy home. Bill and Linda were married for 59 years before she went home to heaven. He has three sons, two daughters-in-laws, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

His granddaughter described Bill as not just a veteran, but he is a man of godly character, compassion, wisdom, resilience and is tough as nails! He will inconvenience himself to help another person. When she was diagnosed with cancer and in the hospital, Bill was also in the hospital for heart surgery. After they were both discharged to return home, he pushed through whatever pain or healing he was going through to take care of her.

His granddaughter said Bill never gives up and he keeps pushing forward. She thanks her grandpa, and all those who serve this country because without their resilience and sacrifice, there would be no freedom.

William Keim

William Keim

“I want to let the public about the part the Merchant Marines played in the successful conclusion of World War II.  The Battle of the North Atlantic was the longest and deadliest battle of WWII and lasted five years, cost 1,500 ships and the lives of 72,000 men of all nations.  Over time, the knowledge of WWII and the sacrifices made are being lost to younger generations. Being Grand Marshal is an honor and a reminder to everyone about the severity of war.”

William “Bill” Keim joined the U.S. Merchant Marines at 17, in 1943. After training at Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., he shipped out of San Francisco to Pearl Harbor, where he worked as an oiler in the engine room, and brought food, arms and ammunition to troops. He spent over a year in the Battle of the Atlantic, where he was awarded the Convoy Cup Medal for service in an active war zone.

Bill is proud of serving his country during WWII, and felt it was a privilege and duty to protect his country and the American way of life.

In 2024, Bill was invited to Washington D.C. to be the sole representative of the U.S. Merchant Marines (USMM) on a float in the Memorial Day Parade.

Bill was president of the Desert Mariners, a group of USMM vets, for about seven years in Phoenix. He took part in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. several years ago and in return, spoke at fundraisers for the organization. He's spoken at American Express, Intel, schools, and did talks over Zoom during Covid. He's an honorary member of the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., American Merchant Marine Veterans and a 32nd Degree Mason.

After being discharged in 1946 as a Junior Engineer, Bill returned to St. Louis to marry Hazel Leimbach. He worked as a draftsman. a fabrication pipe salesman and a mechanical contractor.

In 1963, he was hired as a financier for new construction in Arizona. He was president of Turf Irrigation and Waterworks Co. until his retirement in 1990. Being bored, he worked for Backflow Prevention as a salesman until he turned 85 then retired again.

Bill received many service medals and ribbons for sailing in different areas, the Convoy Cup Medal for service under combat (awarded jointly by Canada and Norway), and his greatest treasure, the Congressional Gold Medal, awarded to all USMM veterans as a belated thank you and acknowledgement of service. He proudly wears it during veterans’ events.

Congratulations to the Essay Competition Winners for 2024

Honoring America’s Veterans announces the winners of the 2024 High School Essay Competition. More than 140 high school students entered the contest, which required students to write a 300-400 word essay based on the theme of both the essay competition and the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans. Sacrifice remembered”.

Entries were judged for their focus on the quality of the story and its impact, writing and grammar, and adherence to the theme. A winner is declared for each high school grade level. 9-12.

Winning Essay students receive $250 cash prizes, the opportunity to ride in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, obtain memorabilia from the event and the teachers of the winning entries receive $250 to use in their classrooms.

Daniel Scripter

Daniel Scripter wins 9th Grade Essay Contest

Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans

Daniel Scripter, Grade 9

Teacher Talia Polk, San Tan Charter

I interviewed my grandfather, Robert Scripter, a Vietnam veteran. From February 1970 until December 1971, he served in the U.S. Army with his last rank as Sergeant E5, Military Occupation Series (MOS) Code 11B40 light weapons infantry.

He received an Honorable Discharge, a Bronze Star medal, a Combat Infantryman badge, a Vietnam Campaign medal, and a Vietnam Service medal. For the first three months while in Vietnam, he was part of the 25th Infantry Division. He was involved with various missions west of Saigon, along the Cambodian border, in an area called Elephant's Ear. He did clearing and sweeping of small villages, clearing the Michelin Rubber Plantation with a company-size unit of US tanks while checking and searching routes from the Ho Chi Minh trail. He was a point man, radio man, and squad leader.

For the last nine months, he was in the 23rd Infantry Division, also known as the Americal Division. At that time, he was involved with various missions south of the demilitarized zone, west of Da Nang, along the Laos border. He did the clearing and sweeping of small villages and guarded evacuation routes of the Khe Sahn U.S. base. He also did rescue missions for downed US helicopters, etc. His duties were as a M60 machine gun squad leader and platoon leader.

When he returned to the U.S. from Vietnam, he was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, as a communications chief for a company of Armored Personnel Carriers. He assigned specialists to do communication management on the Armored Personnel Carriers.

My grandpa said when he returned home, it was a very sad reception received by veterans from most US citizens everywhere. There was no respect for soldiers, and they were treated very poorly. The U.S. and world news organizations reported the worst stories possible in newspapers and on television. There were very few job opportunities available to them. He said it was a very unpopular war; our soldiers were thought of as baby killers and drug addicts. He remembers some soldiers would change out of their uniforms when traveling home to avoid being recognized at airports and train stations.

Today, he said the American military veteran is treated well, even the old Vietnam veterans like himself. He said it seemed to be a long time coming, and now the veterans are shown much respect and are usually greeted with, “Thank you for your service.” He said he is sure that no matter what happened back then or now, US veterans would still do what they had to do for the love of their country, families, and our freedom.

 

Daniel Beard

Daniel Beard wins 10th Grade Essay Contest

Compassion for Those Who Faced Savagery

Daniel Beard, Grade 10

Teacher Lisa Ristuccia, Inspiration Academy

President Obama once addressed Vietnam veterans, saying, “You were often blamed
for a war you didn’t start when you should have been commended for serving your
country with valor. You came home and sometimes were denigrated when you should
have been celebrated.”

Men in the Vietnam War were commanded to do horrible things to the citizens of
Vietnam, leading to most being haunted by the things they had done. What makes this
more sad is the fact that some of the U.S. soldiers did not choose to be a part of this
war and instead were drafted or had little choice of education outside of the military
and were motivated by that incentive. The soldiers' training leading up to the war was
vigorous and demeaning, and it caused people to lose the sense of who they were
before they even enlisted.

More than three million people died in the war, and 58,000 U.S. soldiers were a part of that three million. Over 22,000 U.S. Vietnam veterans died by suicide after the war, which is nearly half of the number of those who died in combat. The vicious things acted out throughout the war left U.S. and Vietnamese citizens and soldiers dead and mentally or physically damaged for senseless reasons.

The harm that was done to the U.S. soldiers, both tangible and intangible, is
unforgivable. The things that the soldiers went through led to multiple outcomes,
including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, guilt, depression, and injuries such as missing limbs, scars, and more. These things have made their everyday lives much more difficult.

The Vietnam War, a war that should have never happened, left lasting scars on our
world. The people on the ground were part of terrible and horrible acts that will never be forgotten. The reception U.S. soldiers got when they came home was unfair and
misdirected. We should remember them and their survival through the evil situation they were put in. These were young, naive men who ended up paying a price with their lives and minds. They were stripped of their individuality only to come home and be held
individually responsible for actions of war. It’s easy to place blame our neighbors for our leaders' actions. Instead let’s help our veteran soldiers know that we see them as those that faced the ugliness of humanity, so we didn’t have to.

Olivia Fray

Olivia Fray wins 11th Grade Essay Contest

Please let me have the chance to give you the welcome home you deserve.

Olivia Fray, Grade 11

Teacher Kate Menasco, Centennial High School

Dear Vietnam Veterans,

Please let me have the chance to give you the welcome home you deserve. The one where you are congratulated and appreciated for your service. The one where you can feel proud of all you did for your country. The one where you are cheered for and celebrated.

Welcome home, veterans. You are heroes. You fought for your country and made us all proud. You survived the horrors and now it is our turn to bring you in with open arms. We see you, we hear you, and we love you. You inspire us, for the challenges you faced, the adversity you overcame, and for the hard work you put in.

Welcome home, veterans. Allow us to give you a space where you can relax. Allow us to give you a space where you know you belong. Allow us to give you a space where you never have to be ashamed. You do not have to be ashamed.

Welcome home veterans. You are some of the bravest people on the face of the earth. You have proven time and time again just how strong and resilient you all are. You protected your country. You protected your people. Now it is our turn to repay you.

Welcome home, veterans. Kick up your feet and bask in your own greatness. You are extraordinary, and you are allowed to show it off. Virtuous, exceptional, tactful, earnest, reliable, admirable, noble, these are the words that describe veterans.

Welcome home, veterans. You do not have to worry any longer. We have your back. We are here for you. If you are hurt, we will help you. We will support you all the way to your recovery. We are forever in your debt and will be happy to oblige whatever you need.

Welcome home veterans. Hold your head up high. Be proud of all you have done. We will be proud with you. You did right by your country. You did right by your home. It would take ten thousand lifetimes to repay you for all you did for this country. We see you and we are eternally grateful for all the sacrifice you made to protect us and this country while you were serving.

Sincerely,
Olivia Fray

Wendy Soto

Wendy Soto wins 12th Grade Essay Contest

There are no unwounded soldiers in war

Wendy Soto, Grade 12

Teacher Michelle Wagner, Maryville High School

"There are no unwounded soldiers in war." These words by José Narosky echo the deep scars carried by soldiers after the war ended. Vietnam War veterans experienced one unique experience during and after the war compared to anybody else. The Vietnam War which involved fighting between North and South Vietnam. The United States supported South Vietnam to halt the spread of communism for the period between 1955-1975. These veterans should be celebrated because of their first-hand experience with courage, strength, and suffering during and after the war.

The Vietnam War was one of the longest and most controversial wars in American history. This means that intervention on the part of the United States was motivated from the standpoint of it being the "principle" to intervene, which would be aimed at stopping the spread of communism throughout Southeast Asia. More than 2.7 million Americans served in Vietnam, many of them through draft inductions. It was hard in Vietnam with the guerrilla, relief, and tropics, making every day in the life of a soldier problematic. Some got injured, while some remained with psychological traumas from the combat. The people's opinion was mounting against the war, even in the U.S., causing protests against any further opposition. On returning home after their missions, most veterans were received with hostility, and little support had afforded them, further harming the problems experienced by these military personnel in the battlefield (Britannica Kids).

Honoring the veterans of the Vietnam War means realizing their sacrifices not only in battle but even many years after the war has been over. Post-traumatic stress disorder is obvious in many of these veterans who came back with physical wounds and emotional scars. The political climate of the war was such that little respect could be paid to these soldiers. Now, as we look back into their sacrifices, the bravery of these men and the price that they had to pay for serving their country must be recognized.

In conclusion, the courage and sacrifices made on and off the battlefield by Vietnam War veterans should be remembered. Such priceless service for the nation against the challenge that they had to face during and after the war can never be minimized. Their character was just one of many constant reminders of what kind of war really comes at a cost and a sacrifice.

Honoring America’s Veterans and KTAR PresentHONOR OUR HEROES

We invite you to join us in celebrating the bravery, dedication, and service of our veterans through the “Honor Our Heroes” Veterans Grand Marshal Program. Show your appreciation by nominating a deserving veteran who embodies honor, respect, and gratitude.

The competition runs through the end of July. Submit your nomination today and help us recognize the heroes among us!

Learn More & Nominate

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Parade Details

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

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Veterans Day Parade Route Map

The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m, heading south on Central Avenue from Montebello Drive to Camelback Road, turning east on Camelback Road to 7th Street, then turning south on 7th Street. It ends at Indian School Road.

Parade Time

Parade Time

The exact time may vary depending on the final number of parade entries, but it typically lasts for two hours, starting at 11:00 a.m. and ending around 1:00 p.m.

Please allow ample time before and after for parking, and/or walking to the location you’d prefer to view the parade.

Parking

Parade Parking

VISITOR PARKING is on a “first-come, first-serve” basis on the side streets around the parade route, so please come early and allow ample time to navigate crowds. (Click here for Google Maps.)

TIP: Best availability for viewing? Camelback Road, East of Central Avenue and West of 7th Street. Second best availability is 7th Street just south of Camelback to Montecito.

To find out the “side streets” where you can park and weave your way towards the parade, please look at the route closure map. It will tell you where the parade is, what streets close at what times and lists the side streets for you to access to find parking and then make your way into the parade route.

The route map also shows where speaker towers are located, if you’d like to sit nearby and hear entries announced as they march by.

Street Closures

Parade Street Closures

Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Route Closure Notifications
7:30AM

  • Close Central Ave, from Bethany Home Road to Missouri
  • Close Montebello, from Central to 2nd Street

10:00AM

  • Close Central Ave. between Missouri and Camelback Road
  • Close Camelback between Central and 7th Street
  • Close 7th Street between Camelback and Indian School Roads
  • Close Indian School Road, 3rd Street to 9th Street
  • Close 7th Street, Osborn to Indian School Road

10:45AM

  • Close Missouri Avenue East Bound and West Bound

Please direct questions, concerns, or special requests about the street closures to Phoenix Police Sgt. Chris Scranton at (602) 495-6722.

Participate

Participate In The Parade

Important! Please read our guidelines before applying for the parade:

Entry Standards Awards Judging Guidelines 

HAV is pleased to provide a limited number of free parade entries to Local Veterans Service Organizations. Please contact us at info@honoringamericasveterans.org for availability and details.

Corporations interested in having a float, vehicle, marching band or other entry in the parade should visit the Sponsorship page, and contact us for details.

Please note we have a limited number of parade entries available; if we cannot accommodate your request, please consider booking a sponsorship for next year.

Why November 11th?

Why November 11th?

The Parade is held on Nov. 11th as that is the day in our history known as Armistice Day. It was on this date (11/11) at 11 a.m. that the signing of the Peace Treaty took place ending World War I.

We proudly commemorate the significance of this day by holding our Parade on Nov. 11th and starting it at 11 a.m.

 

A Preview for what is to come...

We hope you’re as excited as we are! Get in the spirit by watching our trailer for the Veterans Day Parade.

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

Honoring America's Veterans

Honoring America’s Veterans

6501 East Greenway Parkway, #103-235,
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Phone: (480) 368-8714
Email: paula.pedene@honoringamericasveterans.org

Honoring America’s Veterans celebrates the sacrifice and service of veterans and their families through events that express our deep gratitude and respect.
The Phoenix Veteran’s Day Parade is managed and presented by Honoring America’s Veterans, Inc.

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