Your guide to Veterans Day events in Scottsdale
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Scottsdale residents can mark Veterans Day with military music, a desert hike and several community ceremonies.
Why it matters: It's a chance to support veterans and honor their service, including at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's first Veterans Day parade.
Here's a list of Veterans Day events in the city.
🎉 Scottsdale Community College celebration: Veterans will share their experiences during a panel discussion.
- The event includes refreshments, veteran resources and a Wall of Service.
- 11:30am-1pm Tuesday in the Turquoise Room.
🎶 Scottsdale Salutes concert: The U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz orchestra will perform two sets at Scottsdale Waterfront.
- The free program begins at 6pm Tuesday on the Herberger Stage.
🥾 Veterans Day hike: The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy will lead a free, 3-mile hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead.
- The hike ends with a ceremony.
- 8-10:30am Wednesday. Register in advance.
🇺🇸 Salt River parade: The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will host its first Veterans Day parade.
- It starts at the SRPMIC Judicial Center at 9am Wednesday and travels along Longmore Road.
- Food, music and veteran recognition follows at 11:30am at 1880 N. Longmore Road.
🚂 Scottsdale ceremony: Former Navy SEAL Lt. Rob Sarver will deliver the keynote address at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.
- Mayor Lisa Borowsky is also expected to speak.
- Music starts at 2:30pm Wednesday, followed by the ceremony at 3pm.
What's next: Scottsdale libraries will be closed Wednesday.
- Residential trash collection will follow its usual schedule.
- The Scottsdale Trolley is scheduled to operate regular weekday service.