Phoenix takes a collective pause every March 31 to honor the civil rights icon who fought tirelessly for farmworkers and their families. This annual observance means city offices lock their doors, libraries adjust their hours, and residents rearrange their routines to accommodate the holiday.
I have watched Phoenix embrace this day year after year, with locals treating it as both a moment of reflection and a practical puzzle to solve.
Planning ahead becomes essential when you realize your usual Monday or Tuesday rhythm will hit a few unexpected roadblocks, so knowing what stays open and what closes can save you from driving across town only to find a locked door…