Mesa
Today
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city of Mesa will celebrate MLK Day with a parade on Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Plaza at Mesa City Center at 56 E. Main St. The route runs down Center Street — a festival will follow at the plaza. Mesa Independent
- ➤ Mesa joins Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Guadalupe and Tempe for the Annual Regional Unity Walk on Jan. 24. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park on 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway and wraps up at 7 p.m.—a 1-mile candlelight walk starts at 6 p.m. with free T-shirts for early arrivals. Mesa Independent
- ➤ Mesa residents will join nearby cities in the Annual Regional Unity Walk on Jan. 24. The walk begins at 4:30 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park on 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway and runs until 7 p.m. It includes a 1-mile candlelight walk at 6 p.m. (free T-shirts for early arrivers). Mesa Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Peter Quach, founder of Mekong Plaza, built Mesa’s Asian District from a repurposed Target store and turned tough times into success. In late November, city leaders celebrated a $10-million expansion with 12 new businesses while Quach plans a 56-unit apartment complex (plus redeveloped strip malls) to boost local growth. The Mesa Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mesa will hold its Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade on Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Plaza at Mesa City Center (56 E. Main St.), where the parade will move down Center Street and a festival will follow. Mesa Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mesa High School honors former star quarterback Zedo Ishikawa with his dying words 'Carry on' shown during Friday night games & traditions like the Haka dance and post-game singing. His gravestone at Mesa Cemetery, with the Japanese inscription, inspires current students on campus. The Arizona Republic
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Josh Bierman Live Performance
4-8 p.m. — Pedal Haus Biergarten — Check venue for details — Experience the soulful sounds of AZ native singer-songwriter Josh Bierman and his dynamic band.
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Arizona Balloon Classic
4-9 p.m. — Wild Horse Pass Stadium — Entrance fees may apply — Experience stunning hot air balloon displays and delicious food at this family-friendly event.
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Copper State Beer Festival
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Riverview Park — Tickets required — Celebrate craft beverages and food with 100+ vendors and lively activities.
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Mesa Business Networking Chapter
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Guests can attend up to two times for a fee — A structured networking event focused on fostering real relationships among local professionals.
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Big Patio Party with Live Music
4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Biergarten — Free entry — Enjoy indie pop tunes from People Who Could Fly while relaxing on a spacious patio.
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January 2026 Winter Event
All Day — Bell Bank Park — Competitive event — Top teams compete in a high-level national environment during winter.
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs in a relationship-driven networking chapter.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The fool wonders, the wise man asks.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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