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Veterans Day 2016 Events And Activities In Phoenix AZ

There are tons of things to do in Phoenix AZ for Veterans Day 2016! Whether you are looking for a quality meal, a parade,  a memorial service, or an oil change, the greater Phoenix area is a great place to be. Here are a few of our favorite Veterans Day 2016 events and activities in Phoenix AZ.
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Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

First things are first. Partake in a holiday tradition in central Phoenix on November 11th at 11 a.m. The Phoenix parade is one of the largest in the area and will feature more than 100 floats! It’s too late to register, otherwise we would encourage you to make a Mercedes-Benz float.

Veteran Storytelling

Looking for something different? The South Mountain Community College is hosting a veterans storytelling event. Here, you will find post 9/11 veterans telling stories about their time in the military. The event begins at 6 PM on Thursday, November 10th.

Gourd Dancing

Stepping even further out of the box, the Heard Museum is hosting a Gourd Dance to honor United States Veterans, specifically American Indian United States War Veterans and their families. It’s a pow wow you don’t want to miss if you want to learn and honor at the same time.

Tribute To Veterans

The Veterans Memorial Wall will be unveiled in Peoria on Saturday, November 5th in its updated and enhanced state, right here in Peoria.

Veterans Day Run

Also happening right here in Peoria is a five kilometer Veterans Day run. It will commence prior to the tribute to veterans on Saturday, November 5th.

If you have any questions about these Veterans Day activities and events in Phoenix AZ, leave a comment below!