Saturdays Bronx Veterans Day Parade began at the Crotona Park Mall at East 175th Street and Crotona Parkway, marching up Crotona Parkway to East 180th. The parade turned right onto East 180th Street to the West Farms Old Soldiers Cemetery (East 180th Street and Bryant Avenue) where a memorial service was held. The parade then continued to Bronx River Park (East 180th Street and Boston Road) for enjoyment of the day. The parade Grand Marshal was former U.S. Army Sergeant John Perez, who was dedicating the parade to Private Emmanuel Mensha who gave his life here in a Bronx fire while saving thirteen other lives.
Above - Members of the armed forces congratulate Sergeant John Perez on being chosen the Grand Marshal for the 2018 Bronx Veterans Day Parade.
Below - The Bronx Veterans Day Parade was given a police escort along the parade route.
Above - Parade Grand Marshal Sergeant John Perez marched carrying a large photo of Private Emmanuel Menza. Local business owners are behind Sergeant Perez.
Below - Part of the large contingent of marchers in the 2018 Bronx Veterans Day Parade up Crotona Parkway.
Above - Another group marching were the NABVETS.
Below - Video buff Assemblyman Jose Rivera marched with Grand Marshal Sergeant John Perez while doing an interview as the parade was nearing the West Farms Old Soldier Cemetery.
Above - The Theodore Roosevelt High School ROTC were part of the parade as they near the West Farms Old Soldier Cemetery on East 180th Street.
Below - Grand Marshal Sergeant John Perez and others wait for everyone to enter the cemetery and assemble.
Above - Grand Marshal Sergeant John Perez waits to speak as those who marched in the parade are called to attention.
Below - After the ceremony in the West Farms Old Soldier Cemetery the parade moved to Bronx River Park to celebrate.
