Queens Parade Unites Generations in Veterans Day Pride
The annual Veterans Day Parade marched proudly down Metropolitan Avenue on November 9, honoring service members past and present with a display of patriotism and community spirit. Leading the parade was Grand Marshal Thomas Bullaro, accompanied by his wife of 58 years, Joan. The Sunnyside Drum Corps set the rhythm early on, joined by contingents from the FDNY—including a 9/11-themed fire truck from Fort Totten—and local classic car enthusiasts showcasing vintage vehicles. The parade also featured Boy Scout Troop #427, members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32, and the Middle Village Roller Hockey League, bringing together generations in tribute.
Elected officials and community figures joined the festivities, including State Senator Joseph Addabbo, Congresswoman Grace Meng, Councilman Robert Holden, and Councilman-elect Phil Wong. Spectators lined the route waving flags, cheering as students from Francis Lewis High School, Cub Scout Pack #106, and other groups marched by. From the patriotic spirit of local families to the musical finale by Maspeth Savings Bank proclaiming “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy,” the day celebrated unity, remembrance, and pride in the neighborhood’s enduring support for its veterans.
Photos by Walter Karling
