Veterans Day parade in New York (11 images)

Astrid Bucca (L) of Queens and Nancy Mitchell of Eastchester watch the 92nd Annual Veterans Day Parade along Fifth Avenue on November 11, 2011 in New York City. Over 20,000 participants are expected as they are honored for their U.S. military service both past and present. UPI /Monika Graff.

Veterans of the Port Authority Police Department march up Fifth Avenue during the 92nd Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2011 in New York City. Over 20,000 participants are expected as they are honored for their U.S. military service both past and present. UPI /Monika Graff.

People carry pictures of fallen soldiers as they march up Fifth Avenue during the 92nd Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2011 in New York City. Over 20,000 participants are expected as they are honored for their U.S. military service both past and present. UPI /Monika Graff.

A cut-out photo of the singer Elvis, who served in the military, peers out of the window of an antique car during the 92nd Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2011 in New York City. Over 20,000 participants are expected as they are honored for their U.S. military service both past and present. UPI /Monika Graff.