City of Glendale, AZ

🚴‍♂️🌵☀️🚴‍♀️Check It Out! If you register online for the Glendale Family Bike Ride, make sure to check in early on Sunday, April 12 to snag one of our awesome 2026 t-shirts (First 500 participants). Online registration closes Friday, April 3, so don’t delay and join us for a fun-filled family day! #GlendaleBikeRide 🗓️ DATE: Sunday, April 12, 2026 🕖 TIME: Onsite Registration opens at 7:00am | Ride begins at 8:00am 📍 LOCATION: Sahuaro Ranch Park | 59th Ave and Mountain View 📝 REGISTER NOW: glendaleaz.gov/familybikeride

Don't miss the 12th Annual Glendale Family Resource Fair on Saturday, April 4th, from 9 am - 12 pm at the GESD System of Care Center. (7677 W. Bethany Home Rd.) Meet community organizations, learn about available resources, and participate in interactive family activities. Chat with service providers to learn about health, career, and financial resources available to you and your family. Free haircuts will be available for ages 5-17 on a first-come, first-served basis as time and space permit. For more information, visit: ow.ly/Gkvb50YyQn2

We're pleased to announce Dan Henderson as Economic Development Director for the city of Glendale. Dan has served in the same role for the town of Gilbert for the past 19 years. He brings a strong record of translating economic development strategy into tangible community results. In this role, Dan will be pivotal in shaping Glendale's vitality and long-term growth. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/i9O050YyR8v

Update: The recording of March 24, 2026's Glendale City Council workshop is available at: youtu.be/l1LotJ8aJTI

We're experiencing technical difficulties with today's livestream of the City Council Workshop. A recording of the meeting will be uploaded later today. You can still tune in live at: ow.ly/E7pC50YylRi

🚗 Did you even realize you were speeding? Glendale is looking for ways to keep drivers aware of speed limits and other rules of the road. Share your ideas at the "Safe Streets for Glendale" link in bio ⬆️

Looking to get involved in your community? The Community Volunteer Program is currently recruiting volunteers to help with several neighborhood beautification projects. For more information and to register, visit: ow.ly/yhpO50YxoZO

Headed to Luke Days this weekend? Reminder: REAL ID or acceptable alternative (like a passport) is required for access to Luke Days. For more event details, visit: LukeDays.com

Shout-out to #AZGYC member Varsheni for caring for her @GlendaleAZ community through the Adopt-A-Street program! 🌎 Through the Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission, she joins other volunteers for quarterly cleanups, picking up trash and debris to make the City of Glendale streets cleaner, safer, and more welcoming; all while helping protect local wildlife and their habitats! We are incredibly proud of our members, who are encouraging intergenerational pride in their local neighborhoods while increasing awareness of multigenerational environmental care for our Grand Canyon State. 🌱 #AZAwesome work, Varsheni! #FlashbackFriday #KeepGlendaleClean

Don't miss a free outdoor Latin dance party featuring Ritmo Latino and De Cajon Latin Music as part of the LiVE! Concert Series. Led by singer Andrés Martínez, Ritmo Latino masterfully mixes salsa, cumbia, cha cha, and Latin jazz. Enjoy live music, dancing, local food vendors, and a beer garden in the heart of Downtown Glendale. 📅 Saturday, March 21 ⏰ 5–9 PM 📍 58th Ave & Glenn Drive Free event | All ages welcome For more information, visit: glendaleaz.gov/Play/Special-E…

Don't miss Luke Days from March 21 to March 22, as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds take to the skies for an unforgettable weekend celebrating aviation, service, and community at @LukeAFB. Please be prepared for road closures surrounding Luke Air Force Base, in effect from approximately 5 AM Saturday through 6 PM Sunday. More information can be found at: LukeDays.com

Looking for a new job opportunity? In partnership with @GoodwillAZ, join us for a career expo and resource fair at Heroes Regional Park Library. Come ready to interview on the spot! 📅 Wednesday, March 25 📍 Heroes Regional Park Library, 6075 N 83rd Ave. ⏰ 3-5 PM To register, visit: ow.ly/8ryB50YvZ2X

There's still time to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, such as gasoline, paint, and bleach. Now through Friday, March 20, call 623-930-2660 to schedule an appointment for pickup. For more information, visit: glendaleaz.gov/recycling

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Happy 19th anniversary to the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center! This 56-acre, state-of-the-art campus is where public safety professionals train, collaborate, and prepare to serve our community. To celebrate, we’re sharing a very special video feature that takes you inside the training that prepares the next generation of firefighters because long before the siren sounds, the journey begins here.

🚧 Road Construction Update 🚧 Road work on 62nd Avenue will begin on Monday, March 16th, between Glendale Ave. and Myrtle Ave. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic. Construction is expected to be complete by Thursday, March 19th. Questions and concerns can be directed to Glendale's Transportation Department at 623-930-2940

🚴‍♂️ Get ready to roll into some outdoor fun! 🚴‍♀️ Check out these “wheely” amazing giveaways you can ride away with! Stop by the Education Booth and score a #FREE: 🧩 Gear puzzle stress reliever 💡 Bicycle light kit 🦆 Adorable cyclist rubber duck While supplies last! 📅 Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 12 and gear up for an unforgettable day of cycling and excitement! ⏳ Don’t wait — online registration closes Friday, April 3. Let’s ride into a day full of fun, safety, and community spirit! 🌟🚲 🗓️ DATE: Sunday, April 12, 2026 🕖 TIME: Onsite Registration opens at 7:00am | Ride begins at 8:00am 📍 LOCATION: Sahuaro Ranch Park | 59th Ave and Mountain View 📝 REGISTER NOW: glendaleaz.gov/familybikeride

Happy Michael McDowell Day! We’re bursting with pride for our hometown native @NASCAR driver of the #71 @SpireMotorsport car, on his top 10 finish in the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at @PhoenixRaceway! Did you know that March 11 is recognized each year as “Michael McDowell Day” in Glendale? @Mc_Driver started his career at the age of three racing BMX bicycles and rose through the ranks to NASCAR’s top showdown. The city declared this day in 2021 after McDowell won the prestigious Daytona 500 race.

The Dementia Friendly Glendale Action team launched its first Memory Café in 2023 as part of its commitment to building a more dementia-friendly community. Memory Café is an opportunity for people living with memory loss and their care partners to participate in social engagement and meaningful connections. When Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Where Foothills Recreation & Aquatic Center 5600 W Union Hills Drive Cost Free! Registration is not required to attend. For more information on Dementia Friendly Glendale, visit: ow.ly/G1IH50Ys96P

After completing a speed and safety study on Maryland Avenue between 91st Avenue and Loop 101, the City will be increasing the speed limit on the road from 25 MPH to 35 MPH. This change will provide a consistent/uniform speed limit of 35 MPH on Maryland Avenue and Ballpark Blvd between the 91st Avenue and Camelback road intersection.