Join us for the Mayor's Veterans Day Breakfast at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Wednesday, Nov. 5^th, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Our official program will be held in the Temple of Dendur, followed by time to visit select galleries and exhibitions.

Entry: Please use the 81st Street accessible entrance and proceed across the Museum to the Temple of Dendur for the program.

The City of New York will build a memorial dedicated to New York City’s fallen service members of the Post-9/11 Generation. The memorial will be located on the waterfront in Whitestone, Queens and will honor the lives and legacy of those who died during combat activities in support of Overseas Contingency Operations associated with the Global War on Terror. Visit nyc.gov/vetmemorial to learn more. 

On July 6, 2026, the City of New York will host Homecoming of Heroes: A Ticker Tape Parade Honoring our Post-9/11 Combat Veterans, First Responders and their Families. 

Visit nyc.gov/vetparade to learn how you can support this historic tribute to formally recognize veterans of the Global War on Terror (GWOT).

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