The 105th annual New York City Veterans Day Parade took place along Fifth Avenue, stretching from 26th Street to 46th Street. The parade, which was one of the largest in the country, attracted thousands of spectators in honor of military veterans. This included marching bands, military units, and veterans’ organizations.
Medal of Honor recipient, Grand Marshal Dakota Meyer, US Marine Corps. AP
Members of the New York City Fire Department. AP
A statue of a soldier sitting behind a vehicle during the parade. reuters
SSG Walter Rybarczyk, US Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. reuters
People carry the American flag. AP
An officer of the NYPD Mounted Unit. Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
Veterans Day Parade in NYC. Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
New York State Police. AP
USMC members Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
Girl Scouts marching in the Veterans Day Parade. Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
Veterans Day Parade in NYC. reuters
A member of the United States Marines uses a lint roller before a parade. reuters
Veterans gather after laying a wreath before the annual Veterans Day Parade. AP
Trudy Zavara, 2, from NYC. takes part. Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
Vietnam War Airborne veteran Vincent Bochicchio, 88, smokes a cigar before the annual Veterans Day parade. Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
Member of the Boy Scouts of America. reuters
People ride in an old military jeep. reuters
New York City Mayor Eric Adams marched. Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
Veterans Day Parade in NYC. Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
USMC members getty images
A boy is holding the flag of America’s newly elected President Donald Trump. AP
Member of the United States Army. AP
Member of the United States Marine Band. AP
People dressed in costumes walk in the parade. reuters
Member of the United States Marine Corps. Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
Participants hoisted the American flag. AFP via Getty Images
An officer welcomes the parade attendees. Matthew McDermott for the NY Post
Military re-enactor. getty images
A member of the US Navy. reuters