# NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams to Serve as NYC Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal

> NASA astronaut Sunita Williams leads NYC Veterans Day Parade honors.
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/veterans-day-parade-nasas-sunita-williams-serve-grand-marshal/19936406
- Published: 2026-10-14T00:19:00+00:00
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## NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams named grand marshal for NYC Veterans Day Parade.

> We are incredibly proud to welcome Suni as Grand Marshal of this year's NYC Veterans Day Parade on the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Her dedication and service embody the values we honor each Veterans Day
## Veterans Day Parade Details
Parade steps off Fifth Avenue at 26th Street on November 11 starting at 12:30 p.m.
## Williams' Background
Retired Navy captain with space missions experience.

> She said it is an incredible honor to serve as Grand Marshal of the NYC Veterans Day Parade and to march alongside my fellow veterans
## Key takeaway

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will serve as grand marshal for NYC Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2026.