Come visit MSC at the East Valley Veterans Parade: Ready Then, Ready Now – 250 Years of Military Service-November 11 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Downtown Mesa

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East Valley Veterans Parade: Ready Then, Ready Now – 250 Years of Military Service
November 11
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Mesa
In 2025, our nation marks a historic milestone—250 years since the creation of the Army (June 14, 1775), Navy (October 13, 1775), and Marine Corps (November 10, 1775). From the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord in 1775 to the ongoing missions around the globe today, the spirit of the American military has remained constant: ready to serve, sacrifice, and protect the freedoms we hold dear.
This year’s East Valley Veterans Day Parade theme honors that enduring legacy. It is a tribute to the readiness and resilience of America’s Armed Forces from before our nation’s birth through every generation that has followed.
East Valley Veterans Parade

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New Limited-Bag Entry Policy for Council Meetings
Starting November 3, 2025
To keep entry safe and efficient during meetings with City Council at City Hall, the City Manager has directed a limited-bag policy:
Allowed
• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12″ × 6″ × 12″
• Small bags/clutches approximately the size of a folded 8.5″×11″ sheet (max 8.5″ × 5.5″)
Not Allowed
• Backpacks, large purses/totes, laptop or camera bags and other non-clear bags exceeding 8.5″ × 5.5″
Notes & Exceptions
• Mesa does not use X-ray machines; limiting bag size and allowing clear bags reduces manual searches and keeps lines moving.
• Medically necessary items, infant/diaper supplies and assistive devices are permitted and may be visually inspected.
• No on-site bag storage. Please plan ahead.
• Policy currently applies to all meetings of the City Council at City Hall beginning Nov. 3, 2025; the City Manager may adjust scope based on attendance and safety needs.
• Standard meeting decorum rules remain in effect.
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Did You Know Mesa Doesn’t Have a Primary Property Tax?
Here’s how we fund City services
Mesa stands apart as the largest city in the United States without a primary property tax. But how do we fund essential services like Police, Fire and Medical, libraries, parks and arts and culture programs?
Watch this video to learn about Mesa’s innovative utility transfer system—a model that allows profits from city-owned utilities to directly fund the services our community depends on every day. It’s a unique approach that has helped Mesa maintain quality services while keeping property tax burdens low for residents.
Watch the video to discover how Mesa makes it work!