American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan before the start of the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
A World War II veteran rides a float during the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
A World War II Battle of the Bulge veteran rides a float during the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
Participants in the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade march with photos of notable World War II veterans. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
Governor Andrew Cuomo greets spectators at the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
The NYPD band marches during the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
Members of American Legion New York Police Post 460 march in the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
American Legion members display the banner at the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
American Legion members display the banner at thee 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
American Legion members participate in the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
An American Legion Rider in the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
American Legion members march in the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
American Legion members ride The American Legion float in the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion
Spectators brave the cold to cheer on the marchers in the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott/The American Legion