Chicago's Memorial day ceremony and parade
Chicago's Memorial day ceremony will take place on Saturday May, 25 at 11 a.m. in Daley Plaza. The ceremony will be followed by a parade down State Street.
www.cbsnews.comHere are the latest Memorial Day events in the Chicago area, based on recent reports.
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Downtown Chicago ceremonies and parade: A Memorial Day ceremony and a parade are planned downtown, with a wreath-laying event at Daley Plaza and the main State Street parade kicking off around midday. This is a long-standing observance drawing participation from veterans and community groups.[3][9]
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Olive Park ceremony: A ceremony honoring Olive is scheduled near the Navy Pier area at Milton Lee Olive Park (near Ohio Street Beach). Officials have highlighted this year's program with remarks from local leaders.[1]
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Arlington Heights and suburbs observances: Arlington Heights is hosting a Memorial Day parade and a morning ceremony at Memorial Park, with additional veteran-related commemorations across nearby communities. Other suburbs including Naperville and St. Charles typically hold multiple services and a parade route through town.[5]
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Broad regional slate: In addition to downtown events, various neighborhoods host races, interfaith observances, and cemetery ceremonies, with organizations like local veterans groups and civic clubs participating in wreath-layings and cannon salutes.[2][3]
Tips if you’re planning to attend:
- Check the exact start times and parking instructions for Daley Plaza and State Street events, as schedules can shift slightly year to year.[3]
- If you’re near the Lake Michigan shore, there are morning ceremonies at parks and memorials followed by community parades in the afternoon.[1][3]
- Some events offer live-streams or community broadcasts if you can’t attend in person.[3]
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