Queens Veterans Day Parade cancelled because of Hurricane Sandy, but here are scenes from 2011's parade

Image source: Wikimedia Commons – Eisenhower signing of HR7786, June 1, 1954, this ceremony changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day. Usually there is a Queens Veterans Day parade held in Middle Village Queens around this time of year, but because of Hurricane Sandy and the repercussions from the storm’s wrath, this year the parade has been cancelled. Instead, they will be holding a relief collection for the victims of Hurricane Sandy – “water, canned food, toiletries, flashlights, batteries, extension cords, medical supplies, blankets, towels, toys, baby bottles, formula, and diapers” are all welcome by Monday, November 12 at 75-16 Metropolitan Ave (GMAP).

So, in the meantime, here are two videos below from last year’s parade and a slideshow of images.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8s6S0vLLUY]

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye7YtI-5hPI]

 Additionally, here is a brief video of the history of Veterans Day.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymCa1eB_qLA]