The nation's veterans and active military are being honored and celebrated on Veteran's Day with a procession up Fifth Avenue.
"America's Parade" includes marching bands, floats, veterans and military units, with a total of more than 20,000 participants. Elected officials including Mayor de Blasio are also taking part.
Organizers say the parade theme marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 25th anniversary of Desert Shield. The featured military branch is the U.S. Navy.
This year's grand marshal is former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau. He is a Navy veteran who fought in World War II.
The parade is organized by the United War Veterans Council.
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