Thousands take to the streets to watch the 105th NYC Veterans Day Parade: photos

December 12, 2024 by Miller Sanford

The 105th annual New York City Veterans Day Parade took place along Fifth Avenue, stretching from 26th Street to 46th Street. The parade, one of the largest in the country, drew thousands of spectators to honor military veterans. It featured marching bands, military units, and veterans’ organizations.

Grand Marshal Dakota Meyer, a U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, waving from a car during the annual Veterans Day Parade in New York, 2024 — Medal of Honor Recipient, Grand Marshal Dakota Meyer, U.S. Marine Corps. AP

Members of the New York City Fire Department carrying American flags during the annual Veterans Day Parade, 2024, in New York — Members of the New York City Fire Department. AP

Statue of a soldier sitting on the back of a vehicle during the Veteran's Day Parade in New York City, November 11, 2024 — A statue of a soldier sits on a back of a vehicle during the parade. REUTERS

SSG Walter Rybarczik, a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, reacting at the annual Veteran's Day Parade in New York City, November 11, 2024. — SSG Walter Rybarczik, a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. REUTERS

People holding a large American flag during the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2024, in New York — People carry the American flag. AP

Bear Pascoe and Christian Jones at the Veterans Day Parade in NYC, with one man on a horse holding a flag. Photo by Matthew McDermott. — An officer of the NYPD Mounted Unit. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

Veterans Day Parade in NYC. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

New York State Police in uniform marching during the annual Veterans Day Parade, 2024 in New York — New York State Police. AP

A group of people in military uniforms, including Johnny Winter, Paul MacLean, and Tabraiz Shamsi, walking down the street during the 111124 Veterans Day Parade in NYC. — Members of the U.S.M.C. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

Girl Scouts marching in the Veterans Day Parade in New York City, holding up a banner or image, photo by Matthew McDermott — Girl Scouts marching in the Veterans Day Parade. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

Man standing next to a large U.S. flag at the annual Veteran's Day Parade in New York City, November 11, 2024 — Veterans Day Parade in NYC. REUTERS

A US Marine using a lint roller on his uniform during the annual Veteran's Day Parade in New York City, on November 11, 2024 — A member of United States Marines uses a lint roller ahead of the parade. REUTERS

Veterans in uniform gathered in front of a statue after a wreath laying service on Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2024, in New York — Veterans gather after a wreath laying service before the annual Veterans Day Parade. AP

A 2-year-old child named Trudy Zwara from NYC holding a flag at the Veterans Day Parade. — Trudy Zwara, 2, from NYC. attends. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

Veterans salute. AP

Vietnam War Airborne veteran Vincent Bochicchio, 88, smokes a cigar before the annual Veterans Day Parade — Vietnam War Airborne veteran Vincent Bochicchio, 88, smokes a cigar before the annual Veterans Day Parade. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

Boy Scouts of America members in uniform attending the annual Veteran's Day Parade, walking down a street with flags in New York City on November 11, 2024. — Members of Boy Scouts of America. REUTERS

A group of people riding in a vintage military jeep during the annual Veteran's Day Parade in New York City, 2024 — People ride in a vintage military jeep. REUTERS

New York City Mayor Eric Adams holding a flag, marching in the Veterans Day Parade in NYC with Teddy Williams, Xavier McDaniel, James Carville, Emperor Gaozu of Han, Brian Folkerts, Bill Kenney — New York City Mayor Eric Adams marches. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

Police officer and veterans participating in the Veterans Day Parade in NYC, along with various celebrities in the crowd. — Veterans Day Parade in NYC. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

Members of the U.S.M.C. marching with the American Flag and U.S.M.C. Flag during the 105th annual Veterans Day Parade in New York, 2024 — Members of the U.S.M.C. Getty Images

Boy holding a flag of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the Veterans Day Parade in New York on November 11, 2024 — A boy holds a flag of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. AP

United States Army members marching in annual Veterans Day Parade in New York, 2024 — Members of the United States Army. AP

Members of the United States Marine Band marching in the annual Veterans Day Parade in New York, 2024 — Members of the United States Marine Band. AP

People in costumes walking on stilts during the annual Veteran's Day Parade in New York City, U.S., November 11, 2024. — People dressed in costumes walk the parade. REUTERS

Members of the United States Marine Corps participating in the Veterans Day Parade in NYC, one man in uniform holding a gun, including Vadal Alexander. — Members of the United States Marine Corps. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

Participants raise an American flag. AFP via Getty Images

Police officer in uniform standing in front of a crowd during the Veterans Day Parade in NYC, with Mike Maddux, Jacqui Cooper, Pan Shiyi, Matt Hasselbeck, Jim Washburn, Michael Kiwanuka present. — An officer greets parade attendees. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

Military re-enactors and others participating in the 105th annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2024, in New York City. — Military re-enactors. Getty Images

U.S. Navy member attending the Veteran's Day Parade in New York City, November 11, 2024 — A member of the U.S. Navy. REUTERS