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Laveen Parade
Eleven Perch Base members and two guests participated on January 31, 2026, in the 25th Annual Laveen Community Parade.
This year's theme was "Laveen Vibes"
The crowds along the side of the parade route expressed their appreciation of our service
as our float went by.
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The USS Phoenix (SSN-702) float ready to roll. Thanks to Don Robertson, who towed the float.
The "People Trailer" ready to roll. Thanks to Kirby Anderson, who towed the trailer.
Several photos of the participants who attended the parade: (l-r:) Dan Marks, Don Robertson, Joe Trotter, Governor Joy, Kathy Gerardi, Bob Gilmore, Howard Doyle, Kirby Anderson, CC Clarke.
Several photos of the participants who attended the parade: (l-r:) Don Robertson, Dan Marks, Joe Trotter, Jeff Brower, Governor Joy, Bob Gilmore, Howard Doyle, Kirby Anderson, CC Clarke, Carl Miner.
Several photos of the participants who attended the parade: (l-r:) Don Robertson, Dan Marks, Joe Trotter, Jeff Brower, Governor Joy, Bob Gilmore, Howard Doyle, Kirby Anderson, CC Clarke, Carl Miner.
The Laveen parade started with a flyover.
Riding the "People Trailer," clockwise from the left: Chris Gahan, Carl Miner, Bob Gilmore, Howard Doyle, Mason Walker, Kathy Gerardi.
Joe Trotter also rode the "People Trailer."
Governor Joy can be seen walking the parade route, which ran from 43rd Avenue to 51st Avenue on Dobbins Road. Jeff Brower also walked the parade route.
Various photos along the parade route. The crowds along the side of the parade route expressed their appreciation of our service as we went by.
Various photos along the parade route. The crowds along the side of the parade route expressed their appreciation of our service as we went by.
Various photos along the parade route. The crowds along the side of the parade route expressed their appreciation of our service as we went by.
Various photos along the parade route. The crowds along the side of the parade route expressed their appreciation of our service as we went by.
The remainder of these photos are a SMALL SAMPLE of some of the other entries in the parade.
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