Each November we stop and take at least a few moments to honor America's veterans on Veterans Day. These events appear in date order.
Phoenix Area Veterans Day Observances for 2011
Veterans Day Parade and Family Picnic in Anthem
More than 100 entrants will march in the parade starting at 10 a.m. Picnic and post-parade activities at Gavilian Peak Pkwy softball field across from Venture Court at noon. Parade will start at Boulder Creek High School, go down Gavilian Peak Pkwy, and end at the Community Center. Opening ceremonies at noon followed by activities including inflatable bounce houses. Charge for some activities.
Date: Saturday, November 12
Place: Anthem Community Park
Starting Time for Event: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Veterans Day in Avondale
The City of Avondale, in partnership with the American Legion Crandall Palmer Post 61 and the VFW Pat Tillman Memorial Post 40, will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Outdoors. Bring lawn chairs/blankets for seating.
Date: Friday, November 11
Place: Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive
Starting Time for Event: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Get More Information: online
Veterans Day in Gilbert
Veterans Day in Gilbert
Scheduled to include flyovers, fireworks, skydivers, motorcycle riders, military vehicles, as well as songs and anthems performed by students from Williams Field High School. This year American Idol finalist and Country singer Josh Gracin will perform at 11 a.m. Veterans and their families will be provided special seating on the field beginning at 8:30 a.m..
Date: Wednesday, November 9
Place: Higley High School Stadium
Starting Time for Event: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Veterans Day in Gilbert
Performances by Veteran US Marine & Average Joe’s Entertainment Recording Artist Josh Gracin, with Special Guest and Veteran US Air Force Nick Nicholson.
Date: Wednesday, November 9
Place: Higley Center for Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Road., Gilbert
Starting Time for Event: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 per ticket
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Veterans Day in Gilbert
The guest speaker is Captain Steven Borden, Commanding Officer of the Naval ROTC program at Arizona State University. The Mesquite High School Band will play patriotic music. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. and last for approximately 30 minutes. Following the ceremony, a complimentary lunch will be served to all in attendance. Free.
Date: Thursday, November 10
Place: Gilbert Municipal Center, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, southeast of Gilbert and Warner Roads
Starting Time for Event: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Veterans Day in Gilbert
Higley Unified School District will honor past and current service men and women
who have served in the armed forces of the United States. The event will begin with a welcome
from Dr. Denise Birdwell as well as comments from Kim Anderson, Governing Board President.
Fireworks, military planes and vehicles, Patriot Guard, Buffalo Soldiers, & American Legion riders will be joined together with patriotic songs, speeches and a special performance by special guest American Idol finalist and Country music recording artist Josh Gracin. Sodexo will provide complimentary breakfast will be served to all veterans, VIPs, sponsors and their families.
Shuttles will be provided from parking lots at 2935 S. Recker Rd., Trilogy Club house,
and Higley Elementary School. After the event Texas Roadhouse will offer a lunch for the same categories fed at breakfast.
Date: Wednesday, November 9
Place: Williams Field High School, Blackhawk Stadium, 2076 S. Higley Rd. Gilbert
Starting Time for Event: 8 a.m. (breakfast); 9 a.m. (program)
Cost: Free
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Veterans Day in Goodyear
Parade route will begin at the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse and end at the Eagle's Nest Clubhouse. Veteran's Day tribute will take place at 11 a.m. at the Armed Services Plaza at the Eagle's Nest Clubhouse. Marching bands, floats, public safety vehicles, bikers, boy scouts and more. Breakfast buffet from 7:30-9:30 a.m. for $6.95; $3.95 for veterans.
Date: Friday, November 11
Place: Pebble Creek, Clubhouse Drive off of Indian School Road.
Starting Time for Event: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Veterans Day in Mesa
The Salt River Brass annual tribute to America's veterans is a patriotic concert.
Date: Saturday, November 5 (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, November 6 (3 p.m.)
Place: Mesa Arts Center
Starting Time for Event: 3 p.m.
Cost: $15 - $18 general admission
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Mesa Veteran's Day Parade
The parade begins in Downtown Mesa near Center Street and 1st Avenue and is viewed by thousands of East Valley residents. Marching bands, military vehicles, veterans groups and floats.
Date: Thursday, November 11
Place: Downtown Mesa
Starting Time for Event: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Veterans Day in Peoria
Peoria Veterans Day 5K Run, Family Fitness Walk, Breakfast with the Mayor, Veterans Day Recognition, booths.
Date: Saturday, November 5
Place: Rio Vista Recreation Center
Starting Time for Event: 6:30 a.m. check-in; 7:30 a.m. run
Cost: Entry fee for run and walk, register online.
Get More Information: online
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