Astronaut Buzz Aldrin is bringing some star power to this year’s New York City Veterans Day Parade.

From noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 11, the second man to walk on the moon, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, will lead 40,000 vets, active-duty personnel and others up Fifth Avenue.

The parade, produced by the United War Veterans Council, is the nation’s largest commemoration of service. Every year, it gives the rest of us 30 blocks to honor our men and women in the armed forces.

Standing along a New York City street and waving is a very small way to show gratitude for those who risk it all in defense of Americans’ security and freedom.

UWVC has worked for over three decades to reinvigorate the city tradition, started in 1919, of a march honoring service members. The rally also reminds elected leaders of the need to support vets and veterans’ services — to show thanks every day of the year.

Let’s all help keep up the tradition by taking over Fifth Avenue and cheering for all who’ve served, and those who still do.