Tribute March / Honor Ruck - 2024 Vietnam Veterans Day

We invite you to join us in paying tribute to our Vietnam Veterans by retracing the route of the 1985 Welcome Home Parade!
 
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE MARCH / HONOR RUCK
Saturday, March 23, 2024
EXTENDED ROUTE: Cadman Plaza (Brooklyn) to Vietnam Veterans Plaza (Lower Manhattan) For individuals capable of marching/hiking 3.2 miles at a 20 minute mile pace ONLY
 
CANYON OF HEROES ROUTE: City Hall Park to Vietnam Veterans Plaza (Lower Manhattan)  Shorter, 1 mile segment of route. Strongly recommended for individuals with mobility/health limitations

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If you wish to participate, please review the information below, and then complete the registration form and waiver.

 
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EXTENDED ROUTE - START LOCATION/TIME:  The full, 3.2 mile march steps off at Cadman Plaza East & Tillary Street, Brooklyn, NY. (map) Arrive no later than 9:00am; step off is 9:15am SHARP!

CANYON OF HEROES ROUTE - START LOCATION/TIME:  If you are unable to complete the full 3.2 miles, you can also join us for a shorter, 1.0 mile march. Meet our main march contingent as it comes off the Brooklyn Bridge on the East Side of City Hall Park (map). Arrive no later than 10:00am; step off is 10:15am
 
END LOCATION/TIME:  Vietnam Veterans Plaza at 55 Water Street, New York, NY (map)  Approximately 11:15am
 
ROUTE:  Across the Brooklyn Bridge, down Broadway's Canyon of Heroes, along Water Street, ending at Vietnam Veterans Plaza.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • All participants in the Extended march must be able to complete the 3.2 mile walk at a typical walking pace (20 minute mile). If you are unsure of your ability to complete the full march, please plan on joining the Canyon of Heroes march at City Hall Park (1.0 miles)

  • Participants are not required to carry ruck weight or backpacks

  • Families are welcome, provided that all children can maintain the walking pace (on foot or otherwise)

  • Military/veteran/patriotic attire encouraged!
 
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Will you be participating in the full march from Brooklyn, or meeting the march at City Hall Park? *