Sponsored by the Department of Defense, the City of New York and the United War Veterans Council of NYC, the celebration “will honor the WWII generation, recognize all veterans and currently serving military, and promote the importance of service to our nation.”

It will be the culminating event of the Department of Defense’s commemorative activities that are taking place across the country.

The event will begin with the Eternal Light Monument Ceremony on Madison Square Park on 23rd Street and Madison Avenue.

This pre-parade ceremony will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will feature speeches by dignitaries and veterans, laying of memorial wreaths and ceremonial rifle salute.

It will be followed immediately by the three-hour Nation’s Parade up 5th Avenue, from 26th Street to 56th Street.

With estimated 25,000 participants and 750,000 spectators, the parade will showcase National Procession of States, International Procession of Nations, Veterans of all eras, active duty military, civic leaders and organizations; and commemorative floats, marching bands and vintage vehicles.

A Veteran’s Day fair will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum at Pier 86 on 46th Street and 12th Avenue.

Free admission for veterans, the fair will have live music and entertainment, and booths and kiosks for veterans and other services.

To participate and obtain application form, call (212) 693-0157, (212) 693-1476 or visit www.nationsparade.org