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2024 Veterans Day Parade in NYC

byKayla Thompson
November 12, 2024


Thousands lined 5th Ave. waving American flags for the 105th annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in New York City. The largest Veterans Day Parade in the nation honored this country’s heroes with more than 20,000 former military members representing every military branch in a sea of red, white and blue.

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Members of the American Bombshells are seen during the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

People holding pictures of Veterans march up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

People holding pictures of Veterans march up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

US Navy members march up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan during the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

U.S. Navy members march up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan during the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

Mayor Eric Adams pushes an unidentified veteran's wheelchair while marching in the Veterans Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

Mayor Eric Adams pushes an unidentified veteran’s wheelchair while marching in the Veterans Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

Veterans march during the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

Veterans march during the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

A unidentified veteran chats with onlookers during the Veterans Day Parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

An unidentified veteran chats with onlookers during the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

US Coast Guard members carry a wreath of flowers during the Veterans Day Parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

U.S. Coast Guard members carry a wreath of flowers during the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

Veterans march during the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

Veterans march during the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue.

Mounted units salute at the start of the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

Mounted units salute at the start of the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue.

A child holding an American flag march during the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

A child holding an American flag march during the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue.

People watch the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Manhattan, New York. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

People watch the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Manhattan, New York.

FDNY members march during the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

FDNY members march during the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue.

People fill up Fifth Avenue sidewalks to watch the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

People fill up Fifth Avenue sidewalks to watch the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

An old NYPD car is seen during the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

An old NYPD car is seen during the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue.

People fill up Fifth Avenue sidewalks to watch the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

People fill up Fifth Avenue sidewalks to watch the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

New York Attorney General Letitia James attend the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

New York Attorney General Letitia James attends the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue.

FDNY members march during the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

FDNY members march during the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue.

US Marines Lieutenant General Calvert L. Worth Jr speaks before the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

U.S. Marines Lieutenant General Calvert L. Worth Jr speaks before the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue.

People fill up Fifth Avenue sidewalks to watch the Veterans Day parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

People fill up Fifth Avenue sidewalks to watch the Veterans Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

Veterans march during the Veterans Day Parade Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)

Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News

Veterans march during the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.



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Kayla Thompson is a dedicated journalist and writer with a passion for capturing the essence of New York. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from the state’s vibrant cultural scene to its complex social and environmental issues. Based in Manhattan, Kayla has become known for her in-depth reporting and engaging storytelling that bring the many facets of New York to life.
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