Veterans Day Parade 2018 NYC: 'America's Parade' Start Time, Route, Live Stream

According to Military Benefits, “2018 marks the Centennial Commemoration of the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. The theme for the 2018 Veterans Day Poster is: ‘The War to End All Wars’ and features a poppy and barbed wire.”

Over 20,000 people participate at New York’s Veterans Day parade each year, with participants ranging from active military officers, veterans groups, junior ROTC members, to the families of veterans.

“November 11 is a special day to honor service and to remind all Americans, and our elected leaders, of the debt of honor we owe those who have served our nation,” United War Veterans Council President Dan McSweeney said. “At the United War Veterans Council, we consider this a solemn obligation to keep alive in the hearts of Americans a sense of gratitude and obligation to serve those who have served us.”

Time: The parade is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. EST on Nov. 11 and continue till 3:30 p.m.

Route: The parade is scheduled to begin on Broadway between 5th Avenue and 27th Street. It will continue to 24th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue. Two locations are mentioned for the dispersal of the parade - 46th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue; 5th Avenue between 46th Street and 48th Street. Check here for more info on road closures.

Where To Watch: If you can’t make it to the parade, there are several outlets where you can watch the event live. As usual, Millitary.com will provide a free live stream of the event while PIX11 News in New York City and AFN will broadcast the event.