Opening Ceremony – NYC Veterans Day Parade
Join us for the traditional Opening Ceremony for the 2012 New York City Veterans Day next to the Eternal Light monument, inside Madison Square Park
★ Free and open to the public
★ Seating available, with preference given to our elderly and disabled veterans
★ Featuring remarks by the Mayor, elected officials and senior veteran and military leadership
★ Musical tributes, readings, a 21-rifle salute and "Taps"
Join us in saying "Thank You" to those who defended our freedoms at the 93rd annual New York City Veterans Day Parade – the largest Veterans Day event in the nation!
★ This year’s theme: "UNITED WE STAND"
★ Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
★ Honoring the U.S. Coast Guard as this year’s featured service branch
★ Featuring over 210 groups, 20,000 participants, including veterans of all eras, military service members, floats, military and vintage vehicles, civic and patriotic corporations and companies.