American flags against New York's rising skyscrapers.
Soldiers march down 5th Avenue.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
A patriotic pup.
The American flag gets carried down 5th Ave.
Soldiers in line.
The parade nears Madison Square Park.
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio talks to the press.
The band takes a break from marching.
Motorcyclists proudly display their American flags.
People watched the parade from their buildings.
Standing at attention
A star-spangled dancer.
The crowd enjoys the parade.
One of the 200 organizations who marched in the parade.
The crowd waves at passing floats.
Another shot of the flag being carried through Manhattan.
Attendees showed their patriotism in innovative ways.
Two veterans enjoying their day.
The parade crossing 33rd Street.
A local school band provided some marching tunes.
The crowd shows their appreciation for the vets.
Dancers in the parade
The Korean War Veteran float decked out in blue.
Remembering the fallen
Men and women of the United States armed services were honored Monday in New York City's annual Veteran's Day parade.
Almost 20,000 people from more than 200 organizations, according to the New York Daily News, marched down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue to celebrate their service to the country.
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While the parade honors all veterans, this year's event paid special tribute to the female members of the military. Retired Army Gen. Ann Dunwoody, the first female four-star general, served as the parade's grand marshal.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio attended, as well as several proud, flag-waving patriots and even a few puppies in military garb.
Check out some of the parade's best moments in the gallery above.
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