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Memorial Day 2019 Ceremonies: Illinois Event Roundup
Here's what you should know about Chicago-area events to honor our nation's fallen heroes.
ILLINOIS — It's the unofficial start of summer — and it's also a day to remember our nation's fallen heroes. Memorial Day 2019 is Monday, May 27, and there are plenty of ways to commemorate the holiday in Chicago and the suburbs.
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Here's a roundup of memorial Day events happening in the area.
Chicago
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- When: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25
- Where: Wreath-laying at Daley Plaza, parade steps off at State and Lake
- When: 8 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Intersection of Beverly/Morgan Park
Cook County
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- When: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: The parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. at Sigwalt and Arlington Heights Road in front of the Village Hall. A ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in Memorial Park
Tinley Park Memorial Day Ceremony
- When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Gen. Patrick E. Rea Veterans Plaza, 18001 South 80th Ave.
- When: 1 p.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Veterans memorial, 14750 S Ravinia Ave.
Oak Forest Memorial Day Ceremony
- When: 11 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: City Hall, 15440 Central Ave.
- When: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Veterans Mound on the northwest corner of Lincoln Highway and Chicago Road
Elgin Memorial Day Tribute — marks 75th anniversary of D-Day
- When: Events begin at 8:45 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Various locations around town (more info here)
Palatine Memorial Day Parade, Ceremonies
- When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Memorial Day service begins at Hillside Cemetery on Smith Street; parade follows at 10:15 a.m. at Cornell Avenue and Smith Street, then programs at the Veterans Memorial and Legion Memorial in Towne Square at 150 W. Palatine Road
Homewood Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony
- When: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Parade steps off on Dixie Highway; ends at Veterans Park at Harwood Avenue and Olive Road
Will County
Plainfield Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
- When: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Parade steps off at Ira Jones Middle School, 15320 S. Wallin Drive; ceremony is at Settlers' Park, 24401 Lockport St.
- When: Carnival is all weekend through 6 p.m. Monday; Services begin at 9:30 a.m. at several locations Monday
- Where: Village Hall, Boardman Cemetery, Hillcrest Cemetery, Town Center Veterans Memorial
Romeoville Memorial Day Fireworks
- When: 5-9 p.m. Sunday, May 26
- Where: Mistwood Golf Club, 1700 W. Renwick Road
Romeoville Memorial Day Services
- When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Relocated to Fire Station 1, 18 Montrose Drive
Shorewood Memorial Day Celebration
- When: 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26
- Where: Veterans Memorial at Towne Center Park, 1 Towne Center Blvd.
Minooka American Legion Memorial Day Parade
- When: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 27
- Where: American Legion Memorial Day Parade starts at Minooka Bible Church; ends with memorial at Veterans Park at the corner of Mondamin and Wabena in downtown Minooka
- When: 9 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Channahon Village Hall, 24555 S. Navajo Drive
Mokena Memorial Day Remembrance
- When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Starts at St. Mary's Cemetery, heads to Pioneer Cemetery and St. John's Cemetery
Lockport Memorial Day Ceremony
- When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Lockport Cemetery
Frankfort Memorial Day Services
- When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Breidert Green, 432 Nebraska St.
DuPage County
- When: Noon Monday, May 27
- Where: Steps off at Benton and River
- When: Service at 8:15 a.m. at Veteran's Park; parade at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Parade steps off at Jackson and West streets
- When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Memorial Park, 210 W. Union Ave.
Woodridge Memorial Day Ceremony
- When: 9 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Memorial Park, corner of Center Drive and Janes Avenue
- When: 9 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Wilder Park, 175 S. Prospect Ave.
Lake County
Libertyville Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- When: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Libertyville Metra station, 200 Lake St.
- When: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake St.
Lake Forest Memorial Day Ceremony
- When: 11 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Market Square, Western Avenue
North Shore
Highland Park Memorial Day Ceremony
- When: 11 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Forth Sheridan Cemetery, Vatner Road
- When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27
- Where: Parade from Glendale/Elm to Village Green Park for ceremony.
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