US cities hold Veterans Day parades; NYC names astronaut Suni Williams grand marshal
The gist
Former NASA astronaut and Navy veteran Suni Williams leads New York City's Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11.
The NYC march is billed as America's largest, with over 30,000 marchers.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Contra Costa County holds its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, themed "The Service Ends, the Commitment Continues," at 11:00 a.m. in Martinez.
- Nov 5, 2026The City of Austin announces the 70th Annual Austin Veterans Parade for Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m., from the South Congress Avenue bridge to the Texas State Capitol.
- Nov 6, 2026Baltimore's transportation department announces road closures and parking restrictions for its Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Key terms
- grand marshal
- A ceremonial, military, or political office of very high rank, often an honorary title for parades and events.
- VFW Post
- A U.S. organization of war veterans who served in foreign wars, campaigns, and expeditions.
Source: Wikipedia