National Commander Denise Rohan and a contingent of Legionnaires will take in Nov. 11 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
The American Legion will again have a major presence in the nation’s largest Veterans Day parade.
The New York City Veterans Day Parade will take place Nov. 11, running along Fifth Avenue from 26th Street to 52nd Street. More than 300 units and 10,000-plus marchers will participate in the parade, including American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan and a contingent of American Legion Family members.
Former astronaut and Air Force veteran Buzz Aldrin, one of the first men on the moon, will serve as the parade’s grand marshal. This year’s parade marks the centennial of the U.S. entry into World War I, while the U.S. Air Force is this year’s featured service. The parade begins at approximately 11:15 a.m. and finishes at 3:30 p.m.
A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Eternal Light at nearby Madison Square Park prior to the parade, followed by a veterans street fair and other activities. https://events.time.ly/q8v5gdu?event=171285
The parade will be broadcast live on PIX 11 from noon to 3 p.m.
It will also be shown on the American Forces Network and streamed online at Military.com.
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