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Flags flying in honor of Veteran's Day 2009 at the CAF museum, Mesa, AZ
School is out, banks are closed, there will be no mail. It's Veteran's day! Looking for a way to spend the day, give some thanks to those who've served, or simply keep the kids busy for a bit? Here is a list of things to do in Mesa and surrounding areas on Wednesday, Nov 11th, 2009.
11:00am, Mesa Veteran's Parade. A longstanding Mesa Tradition, featuring High School marching bands, military organizations, floats, performers, marching units, local dignitaries, and others. Billed as "the Valley's Liveliest Veteran's Parade" the parade commences at Center and 3rd Place and ends at Center and 1st St.
1:00pm, Veteran Invasion, a kid friendly event happening in the Theater District of Mesa Riverview. Children will particularly enjoy the GI Joe Obstacle course, and the Arnold Society Precision Drill Competition. Other events at the area include the Arizona Veterans Memorial Art Competition, live bands, local vendors, and area non-profit displays.
4:00pm, The Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetary will hold a Veteran's Day Commemoration ceremony and dedicate the new "Wall of Peace" memorial. An honor guard and music will be a part of the ceremony.
8:30 Music at Toby Keith's "I Love This Bar and Grill" featuring Trailer Choir, Hairforce, Coal Train, and Nate Williams Band
Also happening in the area:
- Apache Junction Veteran's Day Parade
- Free* meal at Famous Dave's BBQ for active duty and military veteran's
- Free* meal at Applebee's for active duty military and military veteran's
- November 11, 2009
9am-2pm
Tempe Veteran's Day Parade and Picnic
Ends at Tempe Beach Park
Rio Salado Parkway
Parade with marching units followed by a brief ceremony and a picnic at Tempe Beach Park. Free
www.tempe.gov
Sponsoring Agency: City of Tempe - November 11, 2009
3pm-5pm
Veterans Day Observance
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend Rd
480-312-2312
Dignitaries, guest speakers and live performances. Free
www.therailroadpark.com
Sponsoring Agency: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park - November 11, 2009
11am
Annual VA Veterans Day Parade
Starts at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center at 7th Street & Montecito
Route runs north on 7th Street, west on Camelback, north on Central Avenue and ends at North Phoenix Baptist Church at Central Avenue and Bethany Home Road
602-200-6279
Marching units honoring America's military veterans. This year’s theme is "Home of the Free Because of the Brave". Free
www.phoenix.med.va.gov
Sponsoring Agency: VA Medical Center - November 10, 2009
11am-noon
Gilbert Veterans Day Ceremony
Gilbert Municipal Center
50 E Civic Center Dr
Patriotic music performed by the Mesquite High School Band followed by a ceremony featuring guest speaker Terry Godddard, Arizona Attorney General and Retired Navy Commander. Free. Complimentary lunch will be served to all in attendance.
gilbertveteransday.com
Sponsoring Agency: Town of Gilbert and the Gilbert Historical Society
If you are interested in a short daytrip and have a flag to be retired, Camp Verde is holding a Flag Retirement Ceremony on November 14th, 2009. The ceremony is to be held at Fort Verde State Historic Park, Entrance fees apply.
*Famous Dave's is offering a free entree to any military veteran. Proof of service is required. See website for details.
*free meal at Applebee's is from a selected menu, proof of military service is required.
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