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Activities
Friday,
November 11, 2005
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Up Fifth Avenue
from
26th Street to 56th Street
This year's Nation's
Parade for the 60th Anniversary of the end of
WWII continues a proud New York City tradition that
includes the WWII 50th Anniversary (1995) and the
Korean War 50th Anniversary (2000-2003).
This year's parade
is the the final event of the Department
of Defense's official WWII 60th anniversary commemoration.
It will take place in New York City on Friday November
11 - Saturday November 12 (Veterans Day Weekend).
The event organizers have invited World
War II veterans from around the nation to represent
their home states at this special commemoration.
This year's parade will include:
- March through heart of Manhattan
(Up 5th Avenue from 26th street to 56th Street)
- 750,000 spectators
- 25,000 participants from across
America, including veterans and youth marching bands
- Special contingents
- Dignitaries (NYC, State and
National leaders)
- Active duty military
- Procession of States (WWII
vets from around the nation)
- Procession of Nations (WWII
vets from international allies)
- NYC and national veterans
groups
- Military and youth marching
bands
- Civic organizations
- Coverage by local media (TV,
print, radio)
- VIP review stand
- Special "Nation's
Parade" program
The parade is immediately preceded
by the Eternal Light
Monument Ceremony, and is followed by the
Veterans Day Fair
at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
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