The sole purpose of America’s Parade is to honor the service of our veterans and to salute our currently serving military. It is a non-partisan, non-political event, and may not be used as a platform for any other purpose or political agenda. Any individual or group that attempts to use the Parade as a forum for this purpose will be denied participation, and will forfeit any expenses incurred.
This year’s Parade will commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II and the 25th Anniversary of Desert Shield.
An elderly veteran listens to the speeches at the opening ceremony of the America’s Parade 2015 at Madison Square Park. ©Cedric Durig
Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio attends the opening ceremony of the America’s Parade at the Eternal Light Monument next to Madison Square Park. ©Cedric Durig
A member of the 6th Communication Battalion after gun-salute. ©Cedric Durig
JROTC of Uniondale high school waits for the parade to begin. ©Cedric Durig
A musician checks his instrument. ©Cedric Durig
Participants lining up on 5th avenue and 42nd street shortly before getting to the end of the Parade. ©Cedric Durig
Spectators on the tribune in front of the NY Public Library. ©Cedric Durig
Veterans on a car greet the spectators. ©Cedric Durig
Members of Port Authority Police Department Marine Corps Association hold up flags. ©Cedric Durig
Military personal salutes the participants of this years America’s Parade. ©Cedric Durig
Sweat forms on the head of an participant. ©Cedric Durig
The United States Navy is this year’s featured military branch. ©Cedric Durig
Two veterans cheering at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
Flag guard marching at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
Youth volunteers cary photographs of WWII veterans for Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive organization at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
Navy Seamen high-fiving the crowd at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
A veteran waves his flag at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
Vietnam veterans waving to the crowd at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
Army veterans shaking hands with the crowd at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
Two members of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America organization embracing at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
Police officer walking with New York State Troopers at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
New York State Troopers marching at America’s Parade on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
Army veteran participating in America’s Parade from the passenger seat of an American classic car on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
A child watches the parade from his father’s shoulders on November 11, 2015. ©Leda Costa
