When is the East Valley Veterans Parade?
The date for the East Valley Veterans Parade is Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.
What Time is The Parade?
The Parade starts at 11 a.m. It lasts approximately 1.5 hrs.
Who produces the East Valley Veterans Parade?
The East Valley Veterans Parade Association, an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit organization, has been commissioned in Arizona for the purpose of producing a Veterans Parade. The association acquires sponsorships, raises funds and produces the Parade. Donations to East Valley Veterans Parade Association are tax‐deductible. For more information contact the EVVPA at 480-684-2324 Ext 3
Where is the Parade?
The East Valley Veterans Parade starts on Center St. and University Dr. in Mesa and runs South on Center St. to 1st St. It then turns west onto 1st St. and continues to Robson. View Map
I am entered in the parade, where can I park?
The East Valley Veterans Parade Association (EVVPA ) does not reserve any parking for entrants. All parking is what is normally available to the public. There are a number of public parking lots and parking garages near or on the Parade route located on Pepper Place and on Centennial Way, in addition to general parking [...]
I want to attend the parade and use a ride-share service to get there. Where is the best place to be dropped off?
If you are using a ride-share service such as Uber or Lyft, there are different locations where you can be dropped off based on whether you are a spectator or a participant. For spectators, the drop-off locations are: Main Library at 64 E. 1st Street and Public Parking Lot @ 27 N. McDonald For participants, [...]
I want to attend the Parade. Where is the best place to watch?
The East Valley Veterans Parade starts on Center St. and University Dr. in Mesa and runs South on Center St. to 1st St. It then turns west onto 1st St. and continues to Robson. Any location along the route offers great viewing. Bleachers are located on the West side of Center St, on 2nd St. (across from the Mesa [...]
I am handicapped. Where can I park? Is there a handicapped area to watch the Parade?
EVVPA does not reserve, assign or recommend parking. Each bleacher offers a handicapped area that is available until 30 minutes prior to the Parade. Additionally, there are many parking lots in downtown Mesa along or near the Parade route with handicapped parking available. If you need assistance, please contact an on‐site staff member in an [...]
What is the cost to enter the Parade?
Entry is free, as is watching the Parade. We request donations to support the Parade from entrants. Donors can be sponsors at several levels. The Sponsor page has all the sponsor information. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, you can Donate here. For more information contact the EVVPA at 480-684-2324 Ext 3
What are the Parade entry categories?
[wc_row][wc_column size="one-fourth" position="first"]Bands: Usually High School or any other organized marching bands. Boy Scouts: Boy specific organizations if all ages including the Trail Scouts. Competent leaders must accompany all youth organizations. Cars, pickup trucks: Decorated as a float or not. a car equals about 20 feet and a pickup equals about 30 feet for staging [...]