New York Veterans Day Parade steps off today, led by astronaut Sunita Williams

New York City's 107th Veterans Day Parade steps off on Fifth Avenue at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday (11 November), led by NASA astronaut and retired Navy Capt. Sunita Williams, honouring veterans across the United States.

Route and schedule

A wreath-laying ceremony begins at 10:55 a.m. in Madison Square Park before the parade sets off from Fifth Avenue at 26th Street, heading north. The United War Veterans Council, which produces the parade, says this year's march features more than 20,000 marchers, over 280 marching units, more than 25 floats and over 150 vehicles. Vicki Bello serves as honorary marshal. WABC-TV (Channel 7) will carry the parade live from 12:30 p.m.

City services today

On Veterans Day, New York City public schools, libraries and government offices are closed, trash collection is suspended for the day, and alternate side parking is suspended, though parking meters remain in effect.

(File photo: the 2025 New York City Veterans Day Parade.)