The NYC Veterans Day Parade typically takes place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, with the route usually running from around 25th Street up to 47th or 48th Street, and the staging near Madison Square Park. The event often includes a wreath-laying ceremony at Madison Square Park in the morning, followed by the parade starting around midday and lasting several hours. What you need to know right now:
- Exact start time: Most years have a wreath-laying ceremony around 11:00 a.m., with the parade stepping off around 12:30 p.m. on Veterans Day. The precise times can vary by year, so confirm for 2025 closer to the date.
- Route details: The parade commonly travels northbound along Fifth Avenue—from roughly 25th or 26th Street up to around 47th or 48th Street. Several side streets (including portions of Broadway and adjacent avenues) may be closed for staging and dispersal.
- Front-row viewing tips:
- Best spots are along Fifth Avenue between 25th Street and 47th/48th Street, or near Madison Square Park for the wreath-laying ceremony.
- Arrive early to secure a good vantage point; expect street closures and heavy crowds.
- Where to check for updates:
- Official organizers ( Madison Square Park Conservancy and parade organizers) announcements typically post timing and route updates.
- Local news outlets (e.g., CBS New York, Fox 5 NY) publish parade start times, route maps, and road-closure details for that year.
- City alerts or transportation websites may have real-time advisories on street closures and best viewing/transport options.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official times and route specifics for 2025 and present them in a concise checklist with exact street closures and viewing tips.
