Veterans Day in NYC guide

The New York City Veterans Day Parade returns in 2025, so it's time to set aside some time to pay special homage to our armed servicemembers. Veterans Day is a time to thank and honor all who served in the military during wartime and peacetime. It's largely intended to thank living veterans for their service (unlike Memorial Day, which is for remembering those who died in service). 

NYC allows us to celebrate in a magnitude of ways, which is why we're sharing the top New York attractions and memorials to visit during the holiday. We've also rounded up more of the top NYC events in November. 

When is Veterans Day?

This year, Veterans Day will fall on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

When is the Veterans Day Parade in NYC?

The New York Veterans Day Parade is happening on Tuesday, November 11 at 12:30pm through 3:30pm. 

Where is the Veterans Day Parade in NYC?

The event will take over Fifth Avenue between 26th Street and 50th Street.

Where can I watch the Veterans Day Parade in NYC?

Find a spot on Fifth Avenue along the route.

If you're not in town or prefer to catch the parade from home, you can tune into ABC7 starting at 12:30pm, where the event will air live. Military.com will also live-stream the celebration.

Who marches in the Veterans Day Parade in NYC?

Typically, more than 280 groups and 20,000 participants join the parade. Also expect to see 25 floats and 150 vehicles. Veterans of all eras, military units, civic and youth groups, local businesses, and top high school marching bands across America walk during the event.

This year's event will mark the 250th Anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Navy. Grand Marshals include former SSG and Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha; Marine veteran and homeless veterans’ advocate Stephen Peck; and NASA Astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Sunita “Suni” Williams.