Thousands lined Fifth Avenue Monday afternoon to say “thank you” to the men and women who served in uniform for the 105th New York City Veterans Day Parade. The parade did not disappoint.

"I try to come almost every year," said Westchester resident and Navy veteran Ronald, who preferred to only go by his first name. "It’s just moving to see all these heroes that give up everything for our country.”

Air Force vet Emilio Rosado is visiting from Miami with his daughter.

“It’s just amazing. I love it,” Rosado said.

The parade, hosted by the United War Veterans Council, included more than 150 vehicles, 20,000 marchers, two dozen floats, and, of course, marching bands, including the U.S. Marine Band.

“My grandfather was a veteran, and he was just so proud of what he did in fighting for this country, and so I just hope to carry on that legacy,” Jessica Myer of East Meadow, Long Island, said.

Speaking to reporters at the start of the parade, Mayor Eric Adams said, “This country owes a debt of gratitude to our vets.”

Ahead of the parade, a 21-gun salute, wreath laying ceremony, and the traditional playing of taps — all paying tribute to the veterans no longer with us.

This year’s grand marshal is Marine veteran Dakota Meyer, who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama in 2011. Meyer ran through enemy fire in Afghanistan to recover the bodies of his fellow American troops.

“I hope you go home today with a sense of hope, a sense of relief,” Meyer said. “[It’s] because these people are here, wearing the nation’s cloth, that democracy is safe.”