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Honoring America’s Veterans is hosting the 2023 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11. The 27th annual event starts at 11 a.m on Central Avenue near the North Phoenix Baptist Church.
Want to learn more? Here’s what you need to know:
Parade route
The parade starts on Central Avenue and will go south from Montebello Drive to Camelback Road, turning east on Camelback Road to 7th Street, then turning south on 7th Street. It ends at Indian School Road.
How long does the parade last?
The parade typically lasts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to the Honoring America’s Veterans website.
Parking
Parking is first-come, first-serve, according to the Honoring America’s Veterans website. The website recommends Camelback Road, east of Central Avenue and west of 7th Street for the best available viewing. The second best availability is 7th Street just south of Camelback to Montecito.
Street closures
There are a few street closures in effect for the parade:
7:30AM
Central Ave, from Bethany Home Road to Missouri
Montebello, from Central to 2nd Street
10AM
Central Ave between Missouri and Camelback Road
Camelback between Central and 7th Street
7th Street between Camelback and Indian School Road
Indian School Road, 3rd Street to 9th Street
7th Street, Osborn to Indian School Road
10:45AM
Missouri Avenue eastbound and westbound
If you have questions about the closures, call Phoenix Police Sgt. Chris Scranton at 602-495-6722.
Why is the parade on Nov. 11?
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, also known as Armistice Day. The signing of the Peace Treaty ending World War I took place on Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., which is why the parade is on Nov. 11 and starts at 11 a.m.
Celebrity Grand Marshal, Grand Marshals
The Celebrity Grand Marshal is supermodel Kim Alexis. The Grand Marshals for the parade are
Thomas Begay
Gerald “Jerry” Hecht
Herbert E. Pierpan
Hugues Byrne
Patricia Little-Upah
Jeff DeVore
Amanda Tallman
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