Join us for a heartfelt community gathering to reflect and honor our local heroes, the brave military servicemen and women of the West Valley. Enjoy a stirring concert, patriotic murals, and special giveaways. Families can enjoy a variety of kids’ activities while indulging in delicious offerings from our food trucks. Come together with your neighbors to pay tribute to our heroes and celebrate the spirit of patriotism and community.

Banners of the Brave

As part of the city’s annual Veterans Day Tribute, Goodyear proudly unveils the Banners of the Brave Light pole Banner Program, a heartfelt initiative honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice of our local military community. From mid-October through mid-November, banners featuring the faces and stories of Goodyear veterans will be proudly displayed throughout Civic Square Park. Each banner highlights the veteran’s name, branch of service (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force), years of service, and a photo. The program is open to individuals who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have given their life in service. Nominees must be current or former Goodyear residents or have family who resides in Goodyear.

Nominate a Veteran

Do you have a family member or loved one you’d like to honor? Eligible honorees must meet the following criteria:

• A veteran who was honorably discharged, OR
• A service member who lost their life in the line of duty
• The individual must have lived in Goodyear or have a close family connection to the community (spouse, parent, legal guardian, grandparent, child, or sibling currently residing in Goodyear).

Submit a nomination here

• Applicants must submit an official military photo in uniform.
• Verification of military status via DD214 may be requested upon selection for participation.
• Submissions will close on Friday, September 30, 2025
• Submissions do not guarantee participation; all submissions are reviewed through a vetting process by a selection committee.
• Once the application is verified, the City will notify the applicant of the approval and create the banner. Banners will attempt to be installed annually to coincide with the Veterans Day events.
• The applicant will be emailed a notification letter of when and where the banner will be installed honoring the military service member or veteran.

Honoring our Hometown Heroes

We are on a mission to collect stories from our local heroes to create a powerful exhibit at our Veteran’s Day Tribute Festival on November 11, 2025. Please take the time to submit a form for yourself or a loved one to have the chance to be honored by our community. Your stories are an important part of our shared history. In addition to being displayed on a digital screen throughout the festival, allowing attendees to see and reflect on the contributions of our veterans during the event. These stories may also be highlighted in the city’s publications, including website entries and social media postings, ensuring that your hero’s legacy reaches beyond the event itself.

Submit a nomination here

•  Applicants must submit an official military photo in uniform.
• Submissions will close on Monday, October 27, 2025
• Submissions do not guarantee participation; all submissions are reviewed through a vetting process by a selection committee.