Honor Our Heroes

Nominate a Hero to be a Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal

The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade is one of the nation's largest − attracting more than 40,000 people each November 11th.

Grand Marshal Nominations

The Parade Team and KTAR will review all nominations and name Grand Marshals representing:

  • World War II − 1941 to 1945
  • The Korean War − 1950 to 1953
  • The Vietnam War − 1964 to 1975
  • Cold War − 1945 to 1991
  • Desert Storm − 1990 to 1991
  • Operation Enduring Freedom − 2001 to ongoing
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom − 2003 to 2011

Grand Marshals Will Receive

  • Recognition in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Program.
  • Recognition and special distinction in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade and pre parade breakfast on November 11.
  • Grand Marshals will also be recognized to the 40,000 parade attendees by announcers along the route.
  • Tickets to the Parade and pre-parade breakfast for family members to view your participation in the parade.
  • Tickets for you and a guest to attend the Parade Awards Banquet along with special recognition at the event.

You can find the 2015 Grand Marshal biographies HERE.

You can find the 2014 Grand Marshal biographies HERE.

You can find the 2013 Grand Marshal biographies HERE.

Additionally, you can learn more about The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade and Honoring Arizona Veterans HERE.

I would like to nominate:

*Applicant must provide a redacted DD214 (remove SSN) upon notice of selection. Applicants without a valid DD 214 will be declined.