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Sunita Williams Serves as Grand Marshal of New York Veterans Day Parade
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 09:23 AM
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Veteran astronaut Sunita Williams was named Grand Marshal for the annual New York Veterans Day Parade, leading the procession on Saturday in a ceremony honoring U.S. service members.
Veteran astronaut Sunita Williams was announced as the Grand Marshal for the 2026 New York Veterans Day Parade, a role that places her at the forefront of the city’s tribute to military service. The parade, which takes place each year on the Saturday before Veterans Day, featured a procession of military units, veterans’ organizations, and community groups marching down Broadway.
Williams, known for her historic space missions, will lead the parade in a ceremonial uniform, symbolizing the nation’s gratitude for the sacrifices of its armed forces. The event is organized by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The parade is expected to attract thousands of spectators, with a keynote address scheduled by the mayor and a tribute to fallen soldiers. Williams’ participation underscores the city’s commitment to honoring veterans across all branches of the military.
The ceremony will conclude with a moment of silence and the playing of the national anthem, followed by a reception at City Hall. The event is part of a broader series of commemorations leading up to Veterans Day on November 11.
The parade’s route will culminate at the National September 11 Memorial, where veterans will be honored in a solemn ceremony.
Williams, known for her historic space missions, will lead the parade in a ceremonial uniform, symbolizing the nation’s gratitude for the sacrifices of its armed forces. The event is organized by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The parade is expected to attract thousands of spectators, with a keynote address scheduled by the mayor and a tribute to fallen soldiers. Williams’ participation underscores the city’s commitment to honoring veterans across all branches of the military.
The ceremony will conclude with a moment of silence and the playing of the national anthem, followed by a reception at City Hall. The event is part of a broader series of commemorations leading up to Veterans Day on November 11.
The parade’s route will culminate at the National September 11 Memorial, where veterans will be honored in a solemn ceremony.