Phoenix Veterans Day Parade celebrates 20 years on Friday

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US military soldiers march during the Veterans Day Parade in New York on November 11, 2014. Veterans day is celebrated across the country to honor those who have serve in the US Armed Forces. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad        (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

By Alison Stanton

It’s time to salute our troops and veterans, and Phoenix is doing it bigger than ever.

At 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 18 colorful floats, 15 marching units, dozens of color guards and military vehicles, seven bands and many others will begin to make their way down Central Avenue in Phoenix as part of the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade.

Paula L. Pedene, founder and parade organizer, said the event, which is produced by Honoring Arizona’s Veterans, is celebrating its 20th year.

“The highlight of our parade is truly our veterans,” she said, adding that they come from the World War II, Korea and Vietnam War eras to the present day.


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