Veteran’s Day Parade

Meet Up Time:  11:00 am

Meet Up Location:  McDonalds on 23rd Street bet. Madison & Park Avenues. 26 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010

End of Parade Meet Up Location:  Dunkin Donuts on 46th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues.. 6 E 46th St, New York, NY 10017. 

Who is marching?  Scouts, Eagle Scouts, Scoutmasters

Family and friends are asked to line the parade route and cheer them on!

Each scout should wear their Class “A”  uniform and dress for weather – parade will take place rain or shine!

The Veterans Day Parade  has over 25,000 people participating in it. It takes place along Fifth Avenue starting at 26th Street and the marchers walk the 1.3-mile procession.

Route

The parade goes north on Fifth Avenue, from 26th to 46th Street. The route is 1.3 miles, and takes approximately 30 ~ 35 minutes.

Opening Ceremony

The parade is preceded by our traditional Opening Ceremony inside Madison Square Park (24th Street & Fifth Avenue).  The ceremony begins at 11:00 am and begins with a moment of silence to commemorate the precise moment of the Armistice that ended World War I (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month).  The ceremony ends just before 12:00 noon with the laying of wreaths at the Eternal Light monument.  Limited seating is available at the opening ceremony, with preference given to our disabled and elderly veterans.

Viewing the Parade

Spectators (especially family & friends of participants) are encouraged to gather to show their support along the parade route. View map.

The Parade can also be viewed on WABC in the NYC area, as well as via online streaming at uwvc.org/vetsday.