Astronaut Suni Williams rides through NYC as Grand Marshal of the Veterans Day Parade | Space photo of the day for Nov. 13, 2026
NASA astronaut Suni Williams rides through New York City as the Grand Marshal of the Veterans Day Parade on Nov.
Key points
- As part of the parade, veterans, active-duty soldiers, firefighters, marching bands, youth cadets and more march through the city and honor those who have served and sacrificed in the U.S.
- (Image credit: Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images) New Yorkers got a space-y surprise on Wednesday (Nov.
- She spent 608 days in space during her astronaut career, the second-most by an American astronaut behind Peggy Whitson, who racked up 695.
Navy Captain Sunita "Suni" Williams rolled down 5th Avenue in the back of a classic convertible wrapped in patriotic decals as Grand Marshal of the Veterans Day Parade.
On Wednesday, New York City's 107th annual Veterans Day Parade made its way through Manhattan to the cheers and respectful nods of thousands of onlookers.
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- "I’m proud to join New Yorkers and Americans from around the country in honoring the service, sacrifice, and commitment of veterans from every generation," she said during the event.
- Williams was selected for NASA's astronaut program in 1998 and retired from it in December 2025.
- The parade is an annual tradition on the holiday, which honors veterans of the U.S.
- For example, she was a diving officer and a naval aviator and also provided helicopter combat support during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Provide Comfort.
- During this time, Williams supported relief efforts following Hurricane Andrew, trained within the U.S.
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