Legion marches in New York Veterans Day parade

New York Legion members joined other veterans and servicemembers to parade down 5th Ave. in "America's Parade: New York City" on Veterans Day. Photos by Amy C. Elliott

The American Legion wreath at the opening ceremony of America's Parade: New York City. Photo by Amy C. Elliott

American Legion Riders roll down 5th Ave. during America's Parade: New York City on Veterans Day. Photo by Amy C. Elliott

The NYPD Police band performs during America's Parade: New York City on Veterans Day. Photo by Amy C. Elliott

Spectators crowd along 5th Ave. to watch America's Parade: New York City on Veterans Day. Photo by Amy C. Elliott

Desert Storm veterans were honored on the 25th Anniversary during America's Parade: New York City on Veterans Day. Photo by Amy C. Elliott

New York Legion members join other veterans in America's Parade: New York City on Veterans Day. Photo by Amy C. Elliott

New York Post 2001 member Tommy Finocchi waves from a float during America's Parade: New York City on Veterans Day. Photo by Amy C. Elliott

New York Post 2001 member Alan Barto waves from a float during America's Parade: New York City on Veterans Day. Photo by Amy C. Elliott