The annual celebration will feature more than 20,000 marchers and two dozen floats.
Monday is Veterans Day, which means New York City government offices, courts and public schools will be closed for the holiday honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
It also means the annual New York City Veterans Day Parade will return in Manhattan. More than 150 vehicles will make their way up the route this year, along with upwards of 20,000 marchers and some 25 floats, according to the The parade honors all branches of the military, but this year’s featured service branch is the Marine Corps. Here’s what you need to know about the event and getting around Manhattan on Monday.The milelong route will begin at 26th Street and Fifth Avenue near Madison Square Park. The marchers will make their way straight up the avenue and end at around 47th Street in Midtown.
of rain that morning.) The parade is expected to run until around 3 p.m. Before it starts, there will be a wreath procession to the Eternal Light Memorial in Madison Square Park.Spectators can watch the parade on either side of the street along the route. Just make sure to get there early enough to get a good spot.
A brush fire in Prospect Park on Friday night consumed 2 acres; expected rain on Sunday should bring some relief.A brush fire in Prospect Park on Friday night consumed 2 acres; expected rain on Sunday should bring some relief.Gothamist is a website about New York City news, arts, events and food, brought to you by New York Public Radio.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
This Veterans Day, let’s remember the educational needs of our veteransOur nation’s veterans, in times of peace or war, not only deserve our thanks but also our commitment to never forget their service.
Read more »
Veterans Day 2024 Ceremony at Mt. Soledad National Veterans MemorialHonoring Veterans of the Korean War: Remembering the “Forgotten War”Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 11 a.m. – NoonLocation: Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, CA 92037Free Event • Open to the PublicJoin us at the Soledad Memorial on Nov.
Read more »
San Antonio honors veterans past and present on Veterans Day,San Antonio honors veterans past and present with parades, ceremonies and tributes on Veterans Day.
Read more »
Honoring Houston’s veterans: Free meals, discounts, and more this Veterans DayHouston businesses are honoring Veterans Day with various deals and freebies for veterans, active-duty military, and Gold Star families.
Read more »
NYC to get cooler temps for Veterans Day weekend, forecasters sayIt will feel more like November than August.
Read more »
Tucson Country Day School hosts its 7th annual Veterans Day CeremonyJacqueline Aguilar joined KGUN 9 as a multimedia journalist in February of 2024.
Read more »