Special Events: Memorial Day Activities

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Memorial Day will soon be here and we hope you will be with us in Des Plaines to remember all who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  Not only do we remember those who have died in the defense of freedom, but we also remember all those men and women who have or are serving in the military today.  The Veterans groups in Des Plaines will be holding several ceremonies and a parade, which will end at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, where we will hold our main Memorial Day program following the parade at 11:00 am.

Besides the three Veterans organizations, there will be Des Plaines Police and Fire Departments, and other city officials, to include Mayor Arredia.  Vocalists Caitlin and Amerly Glitz, as well as the Maine West Buglers will also participate.  Some of the groups to join us will be the Maine West High School Band led by Bernie Gerstmeyer, the Elks, Des Plaines Park District, Glengael Pipers, and local scout groups.

Among the speakers will be Mayor Tony Arredia and Roy and Georgette Frank, from Elk Grove, who are Gold Star Parents.

There will be our annual Wreath Laying ceremony at the 11:00 am service at the Memorial.  Those wishing to lay a wreath should sign in at the podium prior to 10:45 am or you can contact Steven Schaefer at 847-452-6991.

This year we again will have the Southside Parade, which will start at the Howard Street side of the Maine West High School parking lot at 10:15 am and end at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion.  Line up for this parade is at 9:45 am.  If you would like to participate in this parade you may also contact Steven Schaefer.

We hope you will come out with your family and friends to remember and honor our Fallen Heroes who gave so much so that we might enjoy our many freedoms in this great land.

There will be two other ceremonies taking place prior to the parade; one will be at the main flag pole at All Saints Cemetery at 8:00 am and at Ridgewood Cemetery at the Veterans Memorial at 8:30 am.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Steven Schaefer, Event Coordinator, at 847-452-6991.

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