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80th Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising
February 21 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Sacaton, Az – The 80th Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising Military Parade & Flyover to begin at 8:30am Ceremonies to follow at the Matthew B. Juan, Ira H. Hayes Veterans Memorial Park in Sacaton, AZ. Hosted by the Ira Hayes American Legion Post 84.
NHHRiders Staging: 7:00am Chevron, 5139 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler
KSU: 7:45am
Destination: Ride to location for parade line up, 168 South Skill Center Rd.
All public and veteran groups are welcome to attend event at the Veterans Memorial Park.
All Drums and Royalty are encouraged to attend.
HONORING:
Mitch Miles, Women’s Army Corp.
SCHEDULE:
Friday 2/21/25: Grand Entry 6:00pm
Saturday 2/22/25: Gourd Dance 12:00pm-4:00pm, Grand Entry 5:30pm
HEAD STAFF:
Arean Director: Eldred Matt
Emcee: Gabriel Ayala
Head Lady Dancer: Elaine Newmoon
Head Man Dancer: Rick Yazzie
Northern Host Drum: Wild Krew
Host Southern Drum: Greaswood
Head Gourd: Johnny Garcia