Mesa, Arizona: Celebrating Veteran's Day, honoring those that have served
Mesa, Arizona has a long tradition of hosting the Annual East Valley Veteran's Day Parade in downtown Mesa.
Are you looking for ways to celebrate the men and women who have served in the armed forces this Veterans Day? You’re in luck because we’re going to showcase what you can do around Mesa to honor and celebrate those who have served.
Veteran's Day 2024
This year, Downtown Mesa is celebrating our veterans with a weekend packed full of exciting events, delicious food, and family-friendly activities. Check it out!
East Valley Veterans Day Parade
Come experience the highlight of Veterans Day in the East Valley. Taking place in downtown Mesa on Veterans Day, this free parade showcases over 100 entries including military vehicles, WWII tanks, the Fallen Soldier Memorial, USS Arizona replica, Junior ROTC groups, military support groups, Mesa and Gilbert high school marching bands, East Valley city and town dignitaries, Girl and Boy Scout Troops, equestrian groups and much more.
If you want great access to the parade, stay at the Delta Hotels by Marriott right in downtown Mesa which is just steps away from the light rail, providing excellent access to the city for your Veterans Day plans.
Looking for an afternoon the whole family can enjoy? Head over to the Commemorative Air Force Museum and learn about the rich history of Falcon Field and the part it played for both British and American airmen in WWII at their Royal Air Force Weekend and Veteran's Day event, November 9-11!
Veteran's Day Full Moon Hike
Head to Usery Mountain Regional Park for this 2-mile hike under the glowing light of the full moon! This is a great opportunity to experience new sights and sounds of the desert at night. Bring your sense of adventure on this interpretive hike with a park ranger. As a token of appreciation, the $7 per vehicle park entry fee will be waived for all active and non-active military personnel. Please bring a flashlight, water, and closed-toe shoes. No pets, please. Meet at Trailhead Staging.
Octane Raceway
To say "thank you" to our Veterans, Octane Raceway is offering all Military personnel (active and veteran) and their family a discount of 50% off racing & Velocity VR. All you have to do is go in and show your ID on November 11th!
We hope you have a wonderful Veterans Day and Visit Mesa would like to thank all the men and women who have served. We’d also love to see how you celebrate Veterans Day. Just share your photos with us using #CityLimitless.