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Veterans Day America’s Parade 2016 in NYC

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  • A flag-bearer with Les Cadets Lafayette marches up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Members of the Air Force of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling of Washington, D.C., march up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • World War II veterans ride a float up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also knows as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • Medal of Honor recipient Paul Bueha, NYC Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Lorrie Sutton and Mayor Mike De Blasio are behind the honor guard. The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also knows as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • Members of the US Marines 6th Communications Bn, Brooklyn. The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also knows as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stands with service members and others during a wreath laying service in Madison Square Park before the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • People cheer as veterans and others march up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael Hall of Texas.The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • Mayor Bill De Blasio at the beginning of the parade. The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • Members of the Harlem Hellfighters (Army) stand at attention on Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattanon Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • A unit carrying the Ground Zero Volunteers Flag march up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Members of the U.S. Marines 6th Communications Bn, Brooklyn. The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • SFC Natalie Crippen, Staten Island. The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • A unit of Marines march up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Members of the Ground Zero Volunteer Flag organization walk with a 60x30 foot American Flag.The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • West Point Cadets march up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • Members of the Honor Guard march on stag as people gather in Madison Square Park for a service before the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • 1st. Sgt. Jairo Fredonis, Mineola, leads the members of the U.S. Marines 6th Communications Bn, Brooklyn.The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • Mayor Bill De Blasio at the beginning of the New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, which marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • Members of the U.S. Marines 6th Communications Bn, Brooklyn. The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • Members of the Ground Zero Volunteer Flag organization walk with a 60x30 foot American Flag.The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks with a service member as they march up Fifth Avenue during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Members of the U.S. Marines 6th Communications Bn, Brooklyn. The New York City Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade, on Nov. 11, 2016, marched up Fifth Avenue after a wreath was placed at the Eternal Light Monument at Madison Square Park on 26th St.
    Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich
  • Service flags fly in Madison Square Park during a service during the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Members of the Marines and Navy bow their heads doing a prayer as they gather in Madison Square Park for a service during the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • An American Flag is worn by a participant in Madison Square Park for a service during the Veterans Day Parade in New York Friday, Nov 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Mayor Bill deBlasio stands by as the Color Guard takes the stage in Madison Square Park for a service during the Veterans Day Parade in New York Friday, Nov 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Marines gather in Madison Square Park for a service during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle

This year’s parade honoring veterans, America’s Parade, started Friday morning with a ceremony in Madison Square Park.

The Veterans Day parade, beginning at 26th Street, headed north up Fifth Avenue about 1.2 miles, concluding at 52nd Street.

Scroll down for scenes from the annual event.

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