November 11th, 2010 • Honoring All Who Served

Official Letter of Invitation from
Vincent McGowan, President
The United War Veterans Council of New York County, Inc.

NYC Veterans Day Parade

For nine decades, The New York City Veterans Day Parade has been the iconic symbol of New York's profound commitment to those who served, protecting our freedom. From its modest beginnings, the parade has been a reflection of NYC's sense of patriotism, community spirit and respect for the flag.
The United War Veterans' Council of New York County, chartered by the City of New York to present the annual NYC Veterans Day Parade, The Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs and NYC Group Tours, the exclusive marching band coordinator cordially invite you and your band to perform with Patriotic Pride in the 91st Annual NYC Veterans Day Parade, on Thursday November 11, 2010, at precisely 11:00 am (rain or shine). The parade marches along prestigious Fifth Avenue.
Your support of those who have served, and those currently serving in defense of our freedom is greatly appreciated. We look forward to receiving your application for this prestigious event.

In Patriotism,
Vincent McGowan
President,
The United War Veterans Council of New York County, Inc

 

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The United War Veterans' Council of
New York County, Inc.

The United War Veterans' Council of New York County, Inc is a 501© 19 non-profit organization that is responsible for hosting and producing Veterans Day ceremonies and other recognition and memorial events in NYC. The UWVC is chartered by The City of New York to present the annual Veterans Day Parade. The UWVC is the keeper of a tradition that dates back to the Civil War, when veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic would meet each year to remember their fallen comrades. This torch was passed to veterans of the Spanish-American War, WW I and WW II. Following the Second World War, the initial UWVC was convened to assume the responsibility for holding Memorial Day and Armistice Day (now Veterans Day) ceremonies.


Highlights of The NYC Veterans Day Parade


Eternal Light Monument Ceremony 10:00 am - 11:00 am.
A traditional ceremony (dating back to 1919) takes place each year without exception honoring those who served and those still serving.

The Parade, 11:00 am until 3:30 pm: Stepping off precisely at 11:00 am at 23rd Street and 5th Avenue. Marching to 57th Street and 5th Avenue, a parade of 23,000+ participants, military vehicles, floats, bands, horse cavalries etc. Locally televised.

Reviewing Stand: Traditionally, the Mayor and various dignitaries walk in the parade to the Reviewing Stand in front of The New York City Public Library – 40th Street and 5th Avenue, where they proceed to acknowledge the thousands of participants. (guest bleacher seating available).



Parade Route

The Parade steps off at 23rd Street and marches north along prestigious 5th Avenue to 57th Street.

The New York City Veterans Day Parade
c/o NYC Group Tours
1560 Broadway Suite 406
New York , NY 10036
Toll free: 866-489-6888, 212•757•9824,
Fax: 212•956•0272
E-mail: info@NYCVeteransDayParade
www.NYCVeteransDayParade.com