Phoenix will mark Veterans Day with its 30th annual parade on Wednesday, November 11, with organisers introducing a new route through central Phoenix.
The free event will begin at 11am on Third Street at McDowell Road before travelling north to Indian School Road. The parade is expected to run for about two hours, finishing at around 1pm.
Presented by Honoring America’s Veterans, the procession will feature veterans, military units, marching bands, youth groups and community organisations. Organisers expect more than 45,000 spectators to attend.
This year’s theme is “250 Years of Freedom, 30 Years of Honor”, linking the parade’s anniversary with the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Visitors are being advised to plan ahead, as parking on nearby side streets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The new route means the parade will not follow its previous course along Central Avenue, Camelback Road and Seventh Street.
The parade is part of a series of Veterans Day events honouring former members of the US armed forces and their families. Admission is free.
