(DNAINFO) Trevor Kapp and Aidan Gardiner  | November 11, 2015 — Marchers included veterans, active service members and floats, organizers said.

Thousands of people gathered along Fifth Avenue to celebrate the service of men and women in the military during the city’s annual Veterans Day parade Wednesday.

“Today’s incredibly significant. It’s a wonderful time to pause and reflect and honor those who served in the past and who are still serving in defense of our freedom,” said Lt. Seph Coats, 41, who’s been in the navy for the past 18 years.

Source: Thousands Gather for Veterans Day Parade – Midtown – DNAinfo.com New York