As part of the city’s annual Veterans Day Tribute, Goodyear proudly honors local veterans through the Banners of the Brave Light Pole Banner Program, a heartfelt initiative military community. 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).

General Information

• 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 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
• 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 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. Banner Display and Collection

Banners of the Brave are displayed at Goodyear City Hall on a two-year rotation. Each year, 12 new veterans will be added, allowing every honoree's banner to be displayed for two consecutive Veterans Day seasons. At the end of the two-year display period, banners will be available for pickup by the honoree or their nominator. Pickup details will be provided in advance. Once a banner has completed its two-year cycle, it will be made available for pickup by the honoree or their nominator. We will reach out with additional details when that time approaches.

Submit Application

The city of Goodyear invites Arizona artists to submit qualifications for a unique temporary public art project honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Six artists will be selected to each create one temporary mural representing each branch of the U.S. military.

Each mural will be installed on an 8’x8’ double-sided temporary mural wall. While one side will feature the artist's original artwork celebrating the assigned military branch, the reverse side will serve as an interactive Community Gratitude Wall where veterans, military families, and community members can leave messages of appreciation, remembrance, and support throughout the week and at the Veterans Day celebration.

Entries due September 28 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more and apply.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. | Goodyear Civic Square

Honor and celebrate our local heroes at the Veterans Day Tribute, a heartfelt community celebration recognizing the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s military. This free, family-friendly event features live patriotic music, local artists, interactive arts and crafts, a Tribute Flag Garden, and the Banners of the Brave display honoring local veterans throughout Civic Square Park. Guests can also explore veterans resource booths, enjoy a variety of food trucks, and purchase locally crafted beer from Saddle Mountain Brewery. As a special thank you for their service, all veterans will receive a complimentary meal while the community comes together to celebrate patriotism, service, and remembrance.