PHOENIX VETERANS DAY PARADE:
The 30th Annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade presented by the non-profit Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) on November 11th, 2026 at 11AM.
IMPORTANT: There are significant changes in the setup and route this year!
The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m and head North on Third Street from McDowell to Indian School Road.
See the new route HERE.
As in previous years, we plan to stage the USS Phoenix and the "People Trailer" in the rear parking lot of the Firestone Tire Store at the south-east corner of Osborn and 3rd Avenue at 8:00 a.m.
241 W Osborn Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013-3942
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to the Firestone Tire Store staging area.)
We will then load up and ride to the starting point at McDOWELL & 3RD STREET where the parade starts.
Don't forget to bring your folding chairs for the "people trailer."
We also suggest an umbrella to block the sun until we roll. Click here to view 2025's photos.

BLACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL STATIC DISPLAY:
Perch Base will display the USS Phoenix (SSN-702) float at the Black Mountain Elementary School Veteran's Day Celebration.
They have asked us to present the USS Phoenix from 11 AM - 1:00 PM.
The school will have an assembly to honor the Veterans.
Black Mountain Elementary School
33606 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to the Black Mountain Elementary School.)
This is a first time at this school!

NOVEMBER MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING:
Join us at 1200 hours (noon if you’ve been out a while.) at Dillon's Restaurant,
20585 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308-6821
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to Dillon's.)
Come at 1100 for time to "socialize."
Roadwork will require lane restrictions and full closures on Loop 101, the interchange ramps and cross streets between 75th Avenue to I-17. Work will occur primarily during overnight hours and weekends to minimize traffic impacts, thus may affect travel time to future meetings at Dillon's starting September 27, 2024.
Although there is presently no closure scheduled for our meeting on November 14, you can check the current status on the ADOT website HERE.
You can also view the live Loop 101 cameras on the AZ511 website HERE.

ANNUAL LUNCH PICNIC MEETING AT THE PALOMA COMMUNITY PARK IN PEORIA, ARIZONA:
NO MEETING AT DILLON'S!
This year all Arizona-based USSVI members from all AZ bases are invited to join Perch Base for our annual picnic festivities on National Submarine Day at the Paloma Community Park in Peoria, Arizona. For Perch-base members, this event is going to serve as a concurrent monthly meeting, in lieu of meeting at Dillon’s Arrowhead.
This year, we have reserved the all three Cabanas and the beer permit!
View the ramadas #6, #7, & #8 locations at the park.
The base officers will be hosting/cranking and there will be steak burgers, hot dogs, and hot brats grilled to order. Each participating member/family is asked to provide a single picnic appropriate side dish for the mutual enjoyment of all to partake.
Paloma Community Park
29799 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383
Located at Lake Pleasant Parkway and Dixileta Dr., just south of Loop 303 freeway.
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to the Paloma Community Park.)
Soda-Pop, water, and utensils will be provided by the base. We have secured an alcohol permit to consume beer only, cans only, and you must provide your own if you wish to enjoy a brew with your meal. This facility accommodates handicapped personnel and elderly folks with a modern design that easily permits travel from vehicles to shelters on solid pathways without obstacles. The facility accommodates dogs and has adjacent dog park areas to permit your pouch to expend some energy and enjoy the day with you. Please bring portable kennel/crate to place your dog at rest, as lead staking is not feasible. You must have an appropriate AZG&F Fishing License if you wish to fish. Please note, there are no entrance or attendance fees to enter the park. Parking is free and there are abundant spaces close to the ramadas.
Be sure to check out all the accommodations, and the rules, this beautiful recreational park has to offer HERE.
If you are going to attend the Perch-Base Annual Picnic, or you have any special requirements and questions, please RSVP with a head and tail count to our COB, Kirby Anderson, COB@perch-base.org by Saturday, 04 April 2027. Let the Kirby know how many there are in your shore party, your pot-luck item, and if you are bringing any dogs or young children.
Here's some photos from the last Annual Lunch Picnic Meeting on April 11, 2026.

Western Region Roundup:
The Western Region Roundup will be held in Denver, Colorado, from Thursday, April 15, 2026 thru Sunday, April 18, 2027, at the Denver Marriott Westminster.
7000 Church Ranch Blvd, Westminster, CO 80021
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map.)
Visit the Roundup website for more details.
This 2027 Western Region Roundup is hosted by USSVI Rocky Mountain Base and USSVI Southern Colorado Base.
Registration will open in mid to late October. The last day to register for the 2027 WRR will be March 15, 2027
Here's some photos from last year's Roundup at the Sam’s Town Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV..