SAFFORD — The City of Safford is accepting applications to participate in the 2025 Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Parade entrants will line up on 3rd Avenue starting at 7 a.m. and, at 10 a.m., the parade will start and head east to the Graham County Courthouse.
At 11 a.m., on the steps of the Courthouse, the Gila Valley’s annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony will take place.
To apply e-mail mruiz@saffordaz.gov.
In addition to the parade and ceremony, the Safford Lions Club’s Field of Honor will be on display on the lawns of Safford City Hall and the Graham County Courthouse.
The Field of Honor was started in 2019 by the Safford Lions Club and residents place a flag in honor of a family member or friend who served or is currently serving in any branch of the United State military. A tag naming the veteran or active-duty member of the military is attached to the flag pole.
On Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m., the Associated Students of Eastern Arizona College will conduct a Veteran’s Day commemoration on the college’s middle campus, at the Clock Tower.
Keynote speaker will be U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., and performing will be the EAC Marching Band and Choir.
