Indio’s New Salute to Veterans

INDIO — Seven stone monoliths facing an illuminated American flag will give veterans and their families a permanent place of recognition at Miles Avenue Park—a place to remember a fallen friend, reflect on years of service or simply sit for a moment.

The City of Indio will unveil its new Veterans Memorial on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 9 a.m., at Miles Avenue Park, 82540 Miles Avenue. Veterans, active-duty service members, military families and residents throughout the Coachella Valley are invited to attend.

Scheduled one day before Veterans Day, the ceremony will introduce a public space designed to carry its message well beyond the annual observance.

The seven monoliths recognize the National Guard, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and Space Force. According to the city, they are arranged from left to right by their respective establishment dates. Each features an angled section intended to evoke both a military salute and the loss associated with service and sacrifice.

Together, the stones face the American flag. Concrete benches on either side provide seating for visitors, while surrounding landscaping and multiple pedestrian entrances make the memorial accessible as a gathering place and a setting for individual reflection.

“Every veteran has a story of courage, sacrifice, and commitment to something greater than themselves,” Mayor Elaine Holmes said in the city’s announcement.

 “This memorial is our community’s way of saying thank you to the men and women who have answered the call to serve our nation.”

Holmes also emphasized the families who stood beside those who served, recognizing that military commitments reach far beyond the person wearing the uniform.

For Indio, the unveiling creates a lasting opportunity to express that gratitude: a place residents can visit on Veterans Day, on a personally meaningful anniversary or on an ordinary afternoon when remembrance calls.