
Never Forgetting... Always Honoring
2025 Parade Theme: Ready Then, Ready Now. 250 Years of Military Service
250 Years – Ready Then, Ready Now.
In 2025, our nation marks a historic milestone—250 years since the creation of the Army (June 14, 1775), Navy (October 13, 1775), and Marine Corps (November 10, 1775). From the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord in 1775 to the ongoing missions around the globe today, the spirit of the American military has remained constant: ready to serve, ready to sacrifice, and ready to protect the freedoms we hold dear.
This year’s East Valley Veterans Day Parade theme, “250 Years. Ready Then, Ready Now,” honors that enduring legacy. It is a tribute to the readiness and resilience of America’s Armed Forces from before our nation’s birth through every generation that has followed. From the Continental Army standing against the might of the British Empire, to the sailors who turned the tide in the Pacific during World War II, to the soldiers, airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and guardians who stand watch today—American service members have answered the call, time and time again.
2024 East Valley Veterans Parade Service Marshals
The East Valley Veterans Parade Association is pleased to present the Grand Marshal and Service Marshals for the 2024 Veterans Parade. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our Service Marshals, and to the millions of Veterans they represent, for their service to our Country.
Please click here to visit our Marshals page to read their bios and learn more about their service.
Our Sponsors
The East Valley Veterans Parade Association extends a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for providing the means to produce the grandest parade in the East Valley.