Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, reports the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What's more, some Americans don't know why we commemorate our Veterans on Nov.11. It's imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former servicemembers properly.
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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
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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.
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Veterans Day in Phoenix
The public is invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Gourd Dance and Potluck at Pueblo Grande Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to honor the memory of all Veterans who served our nation. Gourd Dancing starts at 11:30 a.m. Event admission. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. No advanced registration required.
Date: Friday, November 11
Place: 4619 E Washington Street, Phoenix
Starting Time for Event: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Veterans Day at Phoenix Art Museum
Veterans Day lecture: The American Spirit: From Sea to Shining Sea. Take a look at treasured American landscapes with Docent Sherry Koopot. Through the paintings of 19th Century artists, journey from the first colonies along the Atlantic to the Ohio River Valley, through the Louisiana Purchase and the Northwest Territory, from California Coasts to the Rio Grande, as America inches its way to complete the "footprint" of the continental United States. The program will be opened by VFW Post #6310 Color Guard and will be followed by refreshments.
Date: Friday, November 11 at 3 p.m.
Place: Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix
Starting Time for Event: 10 a.m., lecture at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free admission for veterans, active military and their immediate family
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Veterans Day Dining Special - Scottsdale
Date: Friday, November 11
Place: Sassi, Scottsdale
Starting Time for Event: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free dinner for veterans / military
For the third consecutive year, Sassi Restaurant will honor the members of our armed forces by offering a complimentary three course dinner to all military veterans and currently serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Executive Chef Christopher Nicosia will prepare a three course menu of Sassi Antipasti with marinated bocconcini, tomatoes, baby greens, and Prosciutto; a choice of Beef Short Rib braised in red wine with horseradish citrus gremolata or Chicken Cacciatore with tomatoes, mushrooms and roasted red peppers and a dessert of flourless chocolate cake. The management and staff of SASSI appreciate the dedication and sacrifices that these men and women make, and each year we enjoy creating a special evening at Sassi to recognize their service. Advance reservations are required. Call 480-502-9095. Space is limited.
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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: Friday, November 11
Place: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, southeast corner of Indian Bend and Scottsdale Roads
Starting Time for Event: 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Veterans Day in Tempe
Tempe will celebrate veterans with the annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade runs north on Mill Avenue from ASU Gammage to Tempe Beach Park. Veterans, high school bands, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and community members will participate in the parade.
Date: Friday, November 11
Place: Mill Avenue/Tempe Beach Park
Starting Time for Event: 8 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Veterans Day at Maricopa County Parks
Date: Friday, November 11
Place: Ten Maricopa County Parks (listed below)
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Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will be honoring all veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day. All active and non-active military personnel may visit any of the county’s ten parks and the $6 entry fee per carload will be waived. The Maricopa County parks are: Adobe Dam Regional Park, Buckeye Hills Regional Park, Cave Creek Regional Park, Desert Outdoor Center, Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Lake Pleasant Regional Park, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Usery Mountain Regional Park, White Tank Mountain Regional Park.
Veterans Day in Phoenix
Featuring nearly 100 parade entries, the VA Veterans Day Parade is a showcase of military and civilian marching units, color guards, military vehicles, equestrian units, floats, balloons, and bands. This year’s parade theme is "Veterans Our Resilient Heroes." Veterans' organizations, floats, bands, military vehicles, color guards. The parade travels north from the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, beginning at Seventh Street and Montecito (north of Indian School Road) in Phoenix. The parade will turn west on Camelback Road, and proceed to Central Avenue, then turn north to Bethany Home Road, where it will end at North Phoenix Baptist Church. See photos from the parade!
Date: Friday, November 11
Place: Central Phoenix
Starting Time for Event: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
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