CommUNITY Support

Airmen celebrate during the Fiesta Bowl Parade

Since 1971, the Fiesta Bowl Parade has grown as an Arizona tradition, becoming the highest-attended single-day event. Every year, the parade attracts more than 2,500 men, women, children, floats and balloons. The event showcases a pageantry of brilliantly colored floats, giant balloons, equestrian units, charitable groups, local celebrities and marching bands who make their way through Central Phoenix. This year’s theme was “Gold Standard: A Commitment to CommUNITY” and Luke Air Force Base airmen joined.

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, hand out U.S. flags to attendees during the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Weimer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, Luke Air Force Base, gives a U.S. flag to an audience member during the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade December 18. This year’s parade theme was “Gold Standard: A Commitment to CommUNITY,” in honor of the Fiesta Bowl Organization’s impact and support to bring Arizona communities together for 50 years. U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, participate in the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade December 18. Since 1941, Luke AFB has been a partner in Arizona, integrating its members with various programs throughout the surrounding communities to bolster partnerships and show appreciation for supporting the base. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos)