Veterans Day Activities for Families in Phoenix, AZ

Veterans often march in parades and speak at local community events in Phoenix.

Each year on November 11, Americans celebrate Veterans Day. On this day, communities across the United States sponsor numerous celebrations and special activities. These activities honor the military veterans who have offered their services to protect America. In Phoenix, Arizona, families can view Veterans Day parades and participate in community picnics to celebrate this special day.

Anthem Veterans Parade & Family Picnic

Take time to view a Veterans Parade in Phoenix with your family.

Take your family to see a parade honoring veterans. The Anthem Veterans Parade begins at Gavalin Peak and concludes at Anthem School in Phoenix. Following the parade, your family can enjoy a picnic at Anthem School. A picnic area will be available in the baseball fields. Kids can enjoy playing in bounce houses and the entire family can enjoy the live entertainment. A food court is available for attendees.

Veterans Day Gourd Dance and Community Potluck

Honor Veterans at the Pueblo Grande Museum's Gourd Dance and Community Potluck. Each family should bring a dish to the event. The Pueblo Grand Museum is located at 4169 E. Washington Street in Phoenix. Your family can mingle with other community members as you celebrate the veterans and take the time to recognize the sacrifices that they made for our country.

VA Veterans Day Parade

The Phoenix VA Veterans Day Parade currently attracts over 200,000 spectators. (reference 3) The parade begins at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (located at 7th Street & Montecito Avenue). Families can watch the parade and celebrate the service of veterans. The parade debuted in 1997 to honor veterans and to educate the public about the service contributions of veterans.

School Events

Many Phoenix-area schools may hold special Veterans Day programs and events. Some schools invite veterans and their families to participate in these special activities. Students write speeches about the service of veterans, and many classes bring in pictures of relatives who are veterans. School bands may also provide a special performance to honor veterans. Check with your child's teacher to determine the location and date of a school Veteran's Day event.

References

• Community Information & Referral: Arizona Resource Directory: Anthem Veterans Parade & Family Picnic
• Community Information & Referral: Arizona Resource Directory: Veterans Day Gourd Dance and Community Potluck
• United States Department of Veterans Affairs: Phoenix VA Health Care System
• Community Information & Referral: Arizona Resource Directory: VA Veterans Day Parade - Phoenix