Veterans

tinues on Seventh Street before de-staging at Indian School Road.

Details: 11 a.m.-1 pm Monday, Nov. 12. North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free. 480-7722934, nphx.org.

EAST VALLEY Scottsdale

Scottsdale Veterans Day commemoration

This year, Scottsdale is specifically recognizing veterans who served in the Vietnam War.

Another ceremony led by local veterans groups will take place 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. at Scottsdale City Hall’s Chaplain Statue, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

Details: 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. McCormack-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road. Free. 480-312-2312.

Tempe Tempe Veterans Day Parade

The parade route begins at ASU Gammage and travels north to Tempe Beach Park.

Details: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. 300 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. Free. down towntempe.com.

Mesa East Valley Veterans Parade

The Mesa-based parade runs southbound beginning at University Drive and Center Street and turns west onto First Street before ending at Robson Road.

Details: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12. Parade route runs south on Center Street to First Street then goes west on First Street, Mesa. Free. evvp.org.

AZCAF Gathering of Legends

Shake hands with distinguished veterans who’ve served in conflicts from WWII through today while garnering a glimpse at some of of the rarest airplanes in the world.

Details: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17. Arizona Commemorative Air Force Airbase,

Annual patriotic celebration includes a keynote speech from Lt. Col. Freddie J. Blisch. Free lunch and beverages follow.

Details: 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7. Civic Center Campus, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert. Free. gilbertaz.gov

Cave Creek

Cave Creek Museum Second Sunday: Code Talkers

Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II and their impact in the Allied victory as part of the Cave Creek Museum’s Second Sunday event series.

Details: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. Free; Cave Creek Museum admission: $5-$7. 480-488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org/.

WEST VALLEY Glendale

Thunderbird Park Flag Raising Ceremony

Get hands-on with this human chain carrying an American flag to the pinnacle of Arrowhead Point where it will be permanently displayed as a point of pride.

Details: 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Thunderbird Conservation Park, 22800 59th Ave., Glendale. Free. glendaleaz chamber.org/thunderbirdflag.

Native American Heritage Festival

Celebrate the traditions and history of Native Americans in addition to the contributions of the United States military at ASU West’s traditional Pow Wow for its 18th year.

Details: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Arizona State University, West, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale. Free admission and parking. 602-543-5300, campus.asu.edu/west.

Surprise

Surprise 4th Annual Veterans Day Parade

Expect close to 100 entries including floats, marching bands and color guards. A $5 pancake breakfast at the centerfield concourse will be served beginning at 7 a.m.

Details: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 12. Surprise Recreation Campus, 15960 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. 623-222-2000, surpriseaz.gov.

Peoria

Rally Point Arizona Run and Family Festival

Support veterans by running a half marathon or 5K at the Rally Point Arizona Run.

Details: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria. $25.50-$45. rpaz run.phxfr.org.

Avondale Fun Run and Breakfast

Avondale and the Estrella Mountain Community College Veterans Center are kicking off Veterans Day with a free fun run at 8:30 a.m followed by breakfast and ceremony at 9 a.m. Details: 8:30 am-12 pm Sunday, Nov. 11. Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Rd., Avondale. $20; $8.59 veterans. 602-418-5771, estrella mountain.edu.

Goodyear Goodyear Veterans Day Tribute

Pay tribute to the sacrifices of the servicemen and women at the Goodyear Ballpark, where an interactive flag garden, military displays and performances will foster a feeling of patriotism.

Details: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. Free. goodyearaz.gov.

Anthem Anthem Veterans Day Ceremony

Vietnam veteran Jim Zwit, who was injured during a fatal firefight in the A Shau Valley of Vietnam in 1971, will deliver the keynote address.

Details: 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Anthem Veterans Memorial, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Free. online atanthem.com.