The 107th New York City Veterans Day Parade will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 11, honoring those who served in the country’s armed forces.
The parade will run along Fifth Avenue and feature members from each branch of the military, including thousands of veterans, military families, service organizations, community groups and supporters from across the country. Highlights of the parade include more than 280 marching units, over 25 floats, and vintage vehicles.
Organized by the United War Veterans Council, the patriotic parade marches on Fifth Avenue from 26th to 45th Streets.
NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy veteran Sunita “Suni” L. Williams will serve as Grand Marshal. Vicki Bello, U.S. Navy veteran and manager of community and veterans programs for the Theatre Development Fund, a theater advocacy group, will serve as Honorary Marshal.
City Council Member Frank Morano (R-Staten Island), who chairs the committee on veterans, said the parade is an important New York City tradition.
“The Veterans Day Parade is one of New York City’s great traditions, and as Chair of the City Council’s Veterans Committee, I’m proud to celebrate the men and women who answered the call to serve our country,” he said.
However, he added that honoring veterans should extend beyond public celebrations to ensuring they receive support and care after returning home from service.
“That’s why I’ve been fighting to pass Intro. 1051, my legislation to completely eliminate property taxes for veterans who are permanently and totally disabled because of their military service,” he said. “We’ve assembled a bipartisan majority of 26 council sponsors, and I’m pushing to get this passed on Nov. 12, the day after Veterans Day.”
Council members who support the bill include Mercedes Narcisse (Brooklyn), Chris Marte, Virginia Maloney, Carmen De La Rosa (Manhattan), Amanda Farias, Eric Dinowitz (Bronx), Selvena Brooks-Powers, Phil Wong, Sandra Ung, Lynn Schulman (Queens), Kamillah Hanks, David Carr (Staten Island), among others.
“I can’t think of a better way to honor our veterans than by giving them something more meaningful than another proclamation,” Morano said. “They’ve already sacrificed so much for us. It’s time for New York City to give something back.”
What You Need To Know About Attending the 2026 Veterans Day Parade in NYC
Where is the parade?
The parade runs on Fifth Avenue, stepping off at 26th Street to 45th Street.
When is it?
The parade starts at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Will there be a wreath-laying ceremony?
Yes. Prior to the parade, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at 10:55 a.m. in Madison Square Park, located at Fifth Avenue between E. 23rd and E. 24th Streets, according to ABC7, a partner of the event. The wreaths will be presented by veteran representatives, public officials, foreign allies, and senior military leaders.
More information about the parade is at uwvc.org.
