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 2009
Daisy Mountain Veterans Day Parade and Family Picnic
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.
Date: Saturday, November 7
Place: Anthem Community Park
Starting Time for Event: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Get More Information: online
Veterans Day in Peoria
Peoria Veterans Day 5K Run, Family Fitness Walk, Free Pancake Breakfast, Awards Ceremony, Veterans Day Recognition, Armed Forces Dodgeball Tournament. Veterans in attendance can register to interview for the Veterans History Project, which honors American war veterans by preserving their stories of service to the country in the Library of Congress.
Date: Saturday, November 7
Place: Rio Vista Recreation Center
Starting Time for Event: 7:30 a.m.
Cost: Entry fee for run and walk, registration required.
Get More Information: online
Veterans Day in Mesa
The Salt River Brass annual tribute to America’s veterans is a patriotic concert.
Date: Sunday, November 8
Place: Mesa Arts Center
Starting Time for Event: 3 p.m.
Cost: $15 - $20 general admission, $13 - $18 seniors and students
Get More Information: online
Veterans Day in Gilbert
The Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. and last for approximately 30 minutes.
Date: Tuesday, November 10th
Place: Gilbert Municipal Center, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, southeast of Gilbert and Warner Roads
Starting Time for Event: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Get More Information: online
Veterans Day in Scottsdale
This memorial will include dignitaries, guest speakers and live performances to honor our country and the people who serve it.
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Place: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, southeast corner of Indian Bend and Scottsdale Roads
Starting Time for Event: 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Get More Information: 480-312-2312
Veterans Day in Avondale
The City of Avondale honors all veterans in a ceremony to commemorate their service to our country.
Date: Wednesday, 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
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