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Two of North America’s largest man-made waterfalls mark the footprint of each tower, framing the perimeter and cascading into reflecting pools almost an...
The New York City Veterans Day Parade returns in 2024, so it's time to set aside some time to pay special homage to our armed servicemembers. Veterans Day is a time to thank and honor all who served in the military during wartime and peacetime. It's largely intended to thank living veterans for their service (unlike Memorial Day, which is for remembering those who died in service).
NYC allows us to celebrate in a magnitude of ways, which is why we’ve rounded up the top New York attractions and memorials to visit during the holiday. We’ve also included events taking place, such as the Veterans Day Parade, which happens to be one of the best NYC events in November.
When is Veterans Day?
This year, Veterans Day will fall on Monday, November 11, 2024.
When is the Veterans Day Parade in NYC?
The New York Veterans Day Parade is happening on Monday, November 11 at 12:30pm through 3pm.
Where is the Veterans Day Parade in NYC?
The event will take over Fifth Avenue between 26th Street and 48th Street.
Where can I watch the Veterans Day Parade in NYC?
Find a spot on Fifth Avenue along the route.
If you're not in town or prefer to catch the parade from home, you can tune into ABC7 starting at 12:30pm, where the event will air live. Military.com will also be live-streaming the celebration.
Who marches in the Veterans Day Parade in NYC?
Typically, more than 300 groups and 20,000 participants join the parade. Veterans of all eras, military units, civic and youth groups, local businesses, and top high school marching bands across America walk during the event.
