New York City will be honoring 9-11 veteran heroes with a ticker tape parade.
Mayor Eric Adams says the parade will pay tribute to the men and women who fought the war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan following the 9-11 terror attacks.
"This will be more than just a parade. It will serve as a symbol a belonging of closure and collective pride. It will be a sign that our veterans and their families matter."
Department of Veterans Services Commissioner James Hendon says “For the post-9/11 generation of combat veterans and their families, this march down Broadway is a symbol of belonging, of closure, and of collective pride. We served through two decades of war. Now, together, we write the next chapter — one of unity, recognition, and possibility.”
The parade along the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan is set for July 6th of next year. It's being called the homecoming of heroes parade. A number of government agencies will also take part