November 12, 2018 – 11 a.m.

The East Valley Veterans Parade provides an opportunity for the community to gather in honoring, thanking and celebrating local Veterans, active Military, and their families.

General Information for Spectators

The East Valley Veterans Parade starts on Center Street and University in Mesa and runs South on Center St. to 1st St, it then turns west onto 1st St. and continues to Robson.

The parade starts at 11 a.m. It lasts approximately 1.5 hrs.

Click here to access our map indicating public parking.

Parade Entries

General Information for Each Participant

Blue Staging Area Instructions

Red Staging Area Instructions

Brown Staging Area Instructions

Purple De-staging Instructions

Hydration

Please plan to BRING WATER and any other supplies you and your group members might need. EVVP will not have water available.

Parking

There is no reserved or dedicated parking for non-parade vehicles in the staging areas. There are many on-street parking areas available adjacent to the parade route and several parking garages in the center of Mesa. Click here to access our map indicating public parking. It is strongly suggested that you make a trip to the parade area prior to parade date to develop a parking plan for parade day.

First Aid

Notify any EVVP Staff member if you have need of first aid or medical assistance.

Toilets

Portable toilets are located at various points in the staging and de-staging areas. Handicap toilets are available.

Questions

Please direct questions to any EVVP Staff member once you are parked.

No Stopping

Be advised that your unit is not allowed to stop during the parade. Please maintain an estimated 30 feet between your unit and the unit in front of you.

No Throwing

You are prohibited from throwing anything to spectators; candy, gum and etc. Please be sure this restriction is known and followed by everyone in your group. If you have items to distribute, walk along the Parade route and hand the items to spectators.

Questions About the East Valley Veterans Parade

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Parade Operations – 480-684-2324 Ext 1

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