Veterans Day Parade 2024 in NYC

Everything you need to know about NYC's Veterans Day Parade

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The Veterans Day Parade in NYC is among the nation’s largest and holds profound significance for the city. Residents honor their veterans daily, but on Veterans Day, they unite in a unique tribute. This parade is NYC’s way of showing deep appreciation to the military men and women. Attendees can expect a memorable event.

New York City celebrates this very special holiday with the Veterans Day Parade. In this guide, I tell you everything you need to know!

When is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day in NYC for 2024 is on November 11th. It is a national holiday in the U.S. honoring all military veterans.

How to watch the Veterans Day Parade in NYC?

Every year the Veterans Day Parade is hosted at the Eternal Light Monument in Madison Square Park, which is on Fifth Avenue and 24th Street. After the traditional opening ceremony in the park, more than 300 groups and 20,000 participants march the parade. If you’re wondering where is the Veterans Day Parade in NYC, make sure to stay on Fifth Avenue.

The parade starts on 26th Street and marchers will walk up to Midtown Manhattan 46th Street. It’s a 1.2 miles walk in total. The parade kicks off at 11:00 AM.

Is the NYC Veterans Day Parade televised?

The  NYC Veterans Day Parade attracts a lot of attention all over the world. This is why you can watch the NYC Veterans Day Parade live on television. It will also be streamed live online around the world and shown on Armed Forces TV. More information about the parade and the schedule can be found here.

Profilbild Steffen Kneist
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