NY Waterway is once again honored to provide FREE Ferry Service on all routes for ALL active-duty military & veterans with valid Veteran or Military ID.
THEME
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the response to 9/11 and the start of the Global War On Terror (2001), as well as the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm (1991).
PARTICIPATING GROUPS
The parade features over 300 marching elements and an estimated 20-30,000 participants, including veterans of all eras, military units, civic and youth groups (including Junior ROTC), businesses, and top high school marching bands from across America.
DATE/TIME
The parade will occur on Thursday, November 11 (Veterans Day), rain or shine. This year, the Parade will start at 12:00 noon (at the conclusion of the Opening Ceremony, see below) and concludes around 3:30pm.
ROUTE
The Parade will proceed on its traditional route, stepping off at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue and going north on Fifth Avenue. The end point is TBD depending on final participation/COVID-19 adjustments, but will be at least 40th Street.
OPENING CEREMONY
The traditional Opening Ceremony will be modified this year for health and safety reasons. In lieu of our usual speaker program, a reduced group of Parade and community representatives will participate in a wreath procession to the Eternal Light Memorial. An abbreviated ceremonial opening can be viewed by the public at the beginning of the TV broadcast for the parade; visit nycvetsday.org closer to the date of the Parade for precise timing..