Monday, October 1, 2012

NOV 11th, 2012 NYC Veteran's Day Parade honoring the US Coast Guard

As per Hope Wright, SO-PA, November 11th the annual Veterans Day Parade will honor the United States Coast Guard and members of the USCG Auxiliary are asked to march that day with their Flotillas. A ceremony is usually held at 9 a.m. at Madison Square Park on 23rd Street honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor and other veterans, and the Parade heads north from there on Fifth Avenue to 59th Street. Those marching in the Parade, and not attending the ceremony, usually muster up on 44th Street in front of the NY Yacht Club at about 10 a.m. UOD is Service Dress Blues, blouse and combination hat. In case of rain, trench coats will be required.