The New York City Veterans Day Parade — the largest event of its kind in the entire country, including our nation’s capital — returns on Tuesday, November 11th.
This fall, 20,000+ marchers will congregate along Fifth Avenue to honor those who served, as well as mark the 250th anniversary of the US military.
The United War Veterans Council (UWVC), the non-profit responsible for the commemoration, has chosen former SSG and Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha, Marine veteran and homeless veterans’ advocate Stephen Peck, and NASA Astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Sunita “Suni” Williams as the 2025 grand marshals.
Mark Otto, president and executive director of the United War Veterans Council and U.S. Marine Corps veteran said, “As we get ready to mark 250 years of Army, Marine Corps and Navy service, we are thrilled to have Clint, Stephen, and Suni lead this year’s Parade and join us for the nation’s largest commemoration of service in New York this November.”
If you want to join in, we’ll tell you what you need to know.
New York City Veterans Day Parade 2025
Honor those in the Army, Marines, and Navy this November at the city’s parade, which will feature over 25 floats, 150 vehicles and 20,000 marchers.
When is the Veterans Day Parade?
The parade will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, beginning at 11am.
What is the parade route?
Attendees will march along Fifth Avenue, starting at 26th Street and working their way up towards 47th Street.
Can I watch the parade?
Can’t be there in-person? No problem: the UWVC will host a livestream of the event right on its website that kicks off at the 11am start time.
For more information about the 2025 parade, or how to help those who have served, visit the UWVC website.