NYC Veterans Day Parade: Celebrating 250 Years of US Military Service

NYC Veterans Day Parade Preview

• 🇺🇸 Thousands of US service members will gather in Midtown Manhattan for the annual Veterans Day parade.
• 🎯 This year's commemoration highlights the 250 years of US military service, with a special focus on the US Army, US Marine Corps, and the Navy.

Parade Details and Participants

• 📍 The parade will march up Fifth Avenue from East 25th to 45th Streets, featuring marching bands, military units, and veteran organizations.
• 🌟 Over 300 vehicle units and 20,000 marchers, including former service members and volunteers, are expected to participate.
• 🏅 Leading the procession will be Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Risha, Marine veteran and advocate Steven Peek, and retired US Navy Captain Suna Williams.
• 🏛️ Mayor Adams is scheduled to attend and spoke at a veterans breakfast about the importance of honoring service members.

Schedule of Events

• ⏰ A wreath-laying ceremony is scheduled for 10:55 AM.
• 🚶 The parade will officially step off at 12:30 PM.
• 📺 The event will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and ABC7NY.