Guide to suburban Memorial Day events
Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade, |starts at Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt Street; ends at Memorial Park, Arlington Heights: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. (847) 253-5960.
Addison VFW Post 7446 and its Ladies Auxiliary hold a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at St. Paul Cemetery on Mill Road in Addison. (630) 204-0062.
Addison VFW Post 7446 holds a Memorial Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, on the East Portico at village hall, 1 Friendship Plaza. (630) 628-9804.
Aurora Memorial Day Parade, steps off from South River and Benton streets, proceeds to Broadway, Downer Place, then to dispersal, at Middle and Benton, Aurora: Noon Monday, May 25. (630) 844-4731.
Barrington Memorial Day Parade, begins at Cook, Park and Station streets, Barrington: Procession begins 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, and proceeds to Evergreen Cemetery, where there will be a short service and performances by the Barrington High School band and Barrington Children's Choir. Conducted by the VFW and American Legion. (847) 382-4102.
Bartlett Memorial Day Walk and Remembrance, at Bartlett Park, Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. Ceremony starts with an American Legion flag retirement ceremony. At 10:30 a.m. veterans, scouts, civic groups and bagpipers will line up for the walk to Bartlett Cemetery, which steps off at 11 a.m. All are invited to join walk. At cemetery, a brief program honoring Bartlett's local heroes. Groups interested in the walk can call Paula Schumacher at (630) 837-0800.
Batavia Memorial Day Observances: American flags will be placed on the graves of veterans in the East and West Side cemeteries in Batavia at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24. East Batavia Cemetery is at N. Washington Avenue and Gore Street. West Batavia Cemetery is at Route 3 and Morton Street. Call Batavia Cares at (630) 687-1943 for details. Lt. Col. Ken Carr, chaplain of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, will host a special Memorial Day sermon at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Christ the King Church in the East Side Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia. A traditional Memorial Day observance takes place at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the VFW Post 1197 on South River Street.
Bloomingdale's Memorial Day Remembrance, hosted by the Bloomingdale Historical Society, Bloomingdale Public Library and the village, is at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at St. Paul Cemetery. The event is open to all veterans and residents. The program includes placing of flags and a gun salute by VFW Post 7539, as well as patriotic music performed by the a cappella ensemble of the Spirit of Life Chorus. Limited seating is available; participants may bring lawn chairs. (630) 529-3120, ext. 2801.
Buffalo Grove Memorial Day Ceremony, at Knopf Cemetery on Arlington Heights Road, north of Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. 11 a.m. Monday, Monday 25. (847) 459-2500.
Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Services: Parade units assemble at Crystal Lake High School at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. Parade begins at 11 a.m., running east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street and west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery for a memorial service. (815) 459-2020.
Des Plaines Memorial Day Parade, Maine West High School Auditorium, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines: Monday, May 25. Meets at parking lot on Howard, continues down Howard to Lake Park Memorial Pavilion. Floats line up starting at 9 a.m., parade begins at 10 a.m. with a ceremony at the park pavilion immediately after. (847) 452-6991.
Downers Grove Memorial Day Parade steps off from Main Street and Warren Avenue, proceeds north to Downers Grove North High School, Downers Grove: 10:45 a.m. Monday, May 25. (630) 434-5555 or events.downers.us.
Dundee Township Memorial Day Parade and Services: Parade begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, in downtown East and West Dundee. Units start at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee and march west along Route 72 to Grafelman Park in West Dundee for memorial ceremony. Call (847) 428-9006. Annual Memorial Day service at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at River Valley Memorial Gardens cemetery, 14N689 Route 31 in West Dundee. The public is invited. At 9 a.m. Friday, May 22, cemetery staff and volunteers will place flags on veterans' graves.
Elburn Memorial Day Parade: Begins at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Lions Park and ends at Blackberry Creek Cemetery. There is a brief service at the cemetery. Guests can then return to Lions Park for food and other activities. (630) 365-5060.
Elgin Memorial Day Services, at Douglas Avenue, Elgin: 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 25. Ceremony at Kimball Street Bridge. 9 a.m. ceremony at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 1001 Villa. 9:15 a.m. ceremony at Lakewood Memorial Park, 30W730 US Highway 20. 11 a.m. ceremony at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd. (847) 741-1684.
Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade, from York and Third Streets to Wilder Park, Elmhurst: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. (630) 530-3000 or elmhurst.org.
Fox Lake Memorial Day Celebration, Fox Lake Veteran's Memorial, Nippersink and Grand Avenue, Fox Lake: Keynote speakers, a moment of silence and a salute to the soldiers. Monday, May 25. (847) 587-2151.
Fox River Grove Memorial Day Parade, Algonquin Road School, 975 Algonquin Road, Fox River Grove: Steps off at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at school and continues down Algonquin to South River Road. The parade, hosted by the American Legion Frank H. Nagel Jr. Post 119, ends at Lions Park with a ceremony and 21-gun salute. (847) 639-0267.
Geneva Memorial Day Parade and Services: Events begin with a Color Guard rifle salute at 6 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the East Side Cemetery, off Bennett Street. Services proceed to the State Street bridge for a ceremony with flowers being strewed on the river, followed by salutes at the Kane County Government Center at 719 Batavia Ave., and at 7 a.m. at the Gevena Township Senior Center at 400 Wheeler Drive. Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Geneva Metra train station and proceeds to the West Side Cemetery. There, Dennis Enneking, a Vietnam veteran and member of the Fox Valley Geneva American Legion Post 75, will dedicate his Memorial Day speech to local veterans. To contact Enneking with stories of a family or friend, call the Geneva American Legion Post 75 at (630) 232-2171.
Grayslake Memorial Day Parade, begins at Grayslake Central High School, Lake Street, and ends at Memorial Park on Monday, May 25. Lineup at 9 a.m. Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. (847) 223-8515.
Hampshire Memorial Day Parade and Services, |Hampshire Middle School, 560 S. State St., Hampshire: Parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, proceeding to Ralph Seyller East park where services will be held. Guest speaker is Rear Admiral Kenneth Deutsch. (847) 683-3443.
Hoffman Estates Memorial Day Service, at Veterans Memorial, outside of the Hoffman Estates Police Department, 1200 Gannon Drive, Hoffman Estates. 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Free parking in the police department parking lot. (847) 781-2844.
Huntley Memorial Day Parade, |steps off from Municipal Complex, 10987 Main St., proceeds to American Legion Post 673, Coral and, Woodstock streets, Huntley: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. A Memorial Day service and free luncheon follow at the American Legion Post. (847) 669-8485.
Itasca Memorial Day Parade, steps off from Bryn Mawr and Catalpa avenues and proceeds to 200 N. Maple St., Itasca: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. Memorial service follows at VFW Post 5167. (630) 773-2257 or itascaparkdistrict.com.
Kaneville Memorial Day Program, |David Werdin Community Center, Corner of Harder Road and Main Street Road, Kaneville: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, "Kaneville During World War II" features music, recognition of attending veterans, placement of gravesite flowers and a 21-gun salute at the Kaneville Cemetery. Refreshments served after festivities. A community potluck at noon at the Kaneville Community Center Pavilion. Meat and drinks are provided; bring a dish to pass. (630) 365-5060.
Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade, VFW Post 4308 hosts its annual Memorial Day parade at noon on Monday, May 25. Parade begins at Palombi Middle School at 133 McKinley Ave., and ends at Lehmann Park downtown, with a memorial service to finish the event. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided. (847) 356-6100.
Libertyville Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, from the Metra train to Cook Park., Libertyville: Parade participants gather at train station at 9 a.m., and march to Cook Park at 9:15 a.m. Closing ceremonies and laying of wreaths begins at 9:30 a.m. The VFW, American Legion and their auxiliaries, Scout troops and honor guards, community organizations and the Libertyville High School band participate. (847) 362-2430.
Lindenhurst Memorial Day Service, begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, in front of the Veteran's Memorial at the village hall, 2301 East Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst. (847) 356-8252.
Lisle Memorial Day Parade steps off from Lisle Junior High School, 5207 Center Ave., and proceeds to village hall, Lisle: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Ceremonies follow at 11:30 a.m. at village hall and 11:45 a.m. at Lisle Cemetery. Community cookout begins at noon at Museums at Lisle Station Park. Free. (630) 964-3410.
Lombard Memorial Day Ceremony, at Sunken Garden at Lombard Common, Grace Street and St. Charles Road. Noon, Monday, May 25. Visit villageoflombard.org.
Mount Prospect Memorial Day Parade: 9:35 a.m. Monday, May 25. Parade lines up at Emerson and Busse. Parade goes south on Emerson to Lincoln to the Veterans' Memorial Band Shell at Lions Park for a ceremony. Any interested citizens can march in the parade, and veterans are especially encouraged. Call Bob Fey at (847) 299-3510.
Mundelein's Memorial Day Parade, |Mundelein Village Hall, 440 E. Hawley St., Mundelein: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. Parade runs to Memorial Park at Emerald and Pershing. (847) 949-3200.
Springbrook Community Church honors men and women serving in the armed services during a community celebration at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 24, at the church, 29W771 79th St., Naperville. The group also is collecting items for Operation Support Our Troops Illinois. Needed items include baby wipes, beef jerky, peanut butter, foot powder, crackers, coffee singles, powdered creamer, insect repellent and medical bag items. (630) 904-2005.
Naperville Memorial Day Parade, |Jackson Avenue and Ewing Street, Naperville: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. Travels to Central Park, Benton and Court streets, where a ceremony will be held. Free. (630) 420-9820 or napervfw.org.
Oakbrook Terrace Memorial Day ceremony and wreath dedication, |Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery and Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace: 9 a.m. Monday, May 25. (630) 941-5860.
Palatine American Legion Memorial Day Parade, starts at Cornell Avenue and Eric Drive, ends at the Veterans Memorial in Community Park, Palatine Road and Northwest Highway, Palatine: 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 25. Ceremonies follow at 11 a.m. at Community Park and at 12:15 p.m. at Town Square. (847) 359-1606.
Rolling Meadows Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Kirchoff Road and Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows: Parade will march west on Kirchoff to Carillon Tower, where Mayor Ken Nelson and other city officials will lead an observance at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23. Kirchoff Road between Meadow and Owl Drive will be closed from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. The parade will feature the Rolling Meadows High School Band, veterans, military personnel and city officials. (847) 394-8500.
Round Lake Area Memorial Day Parade, the American Legion Hall, 111 E. Main St., Round Lake Beach. 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. The Village of Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Park, Round Lake Heights, Hainesville, the Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion sponsor this event. (847) 546-3512.
St. Charles Memorial Day Services: Flag-raising ceremony at 5:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Baker Community Center 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. Services continue at 6:20 a.m. at the St. Charles South Cemetery on east side of Seventh Avenue, north of Madison. Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. at Fifth and Main streets. Following parade, a Memorial Day Ceremony takes place at Freedom Trail, along the Fox River, behind the police station.
Schaumburg Memorial Day Ceremony, in Town Square, on the southwest corner of Schaumburg and Roselle roads, Schaumburg: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Hosted by the Schaumburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2202 at Veterans Gateway Park (847) 895-4500.
Streamwood Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25, at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial next to the village hall at 301 E. Irving Park Road. Traveling Vietnam Wall will be set up all four days. Observance ceremony will be 11 a.m. Sunday, May 24. (630) 736-3800.
Warrenville Memorial Day Ceremony, |Warrenville City Hall, 3S258 Manning Ave., Warrenville: 11 a.m. May 25 on Stafford Place near city hall. Sponsored by VFW Post 8081. (630) 393-9705 or visit warrenville.il.us.
Wauconda Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. Lineup begins at 9 a.m. at Wauconda High School. Parade heads down Main Street to Memorial Park, where memorial service begins following parade. (847) 526-9600.
Wheaton Civil War Memorial Service and Parad: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Jewell Grove Cemetery on Champion Forest Court, south of Jewell Road, Wheaton. Historical re-enactors portray figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Gen. Robert E. Lee. Presented by Son of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Milton Township Cemeteries Authority. (630) 469-7046 or cemeteryfriends.org. The Wheaton Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, from Memorial Park on Hale Street and Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton. American Legion Post 76 holds ceremony following parade at the Wheaton Cemetery. (630) 682-0076.
Wheeling Memorial Day Parade and AMVETS Post Picnic: Parade starts in the Sam's Club parking lot at McHenry and Weiland roads, Wheeling: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Parade goes south on McHenry (Route 83) to AMVETS Post 66 at 700 McHenry Road, for 15-minute memorial ceremony at the tank and flag. A picnic/corn roast on AMVETS property to follow. (847) 459-2600.
Winfield's "Memorial Day Remembered:" Runs 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 25, at Kline Creek Farm, on County Farm Road south of North Avenue, Winfield. The event, sponsored by Kline Creek Farm and the Center for History Museum, includes historic speeches, 19th century Decoration Day activities and more. Free. (630) 876-5900.
Wood Dale Memorial Day Parade, |steps off at Wood Dale Junior High, 655 N. Wood Dale Road, and proceeds to Irving Park Road, Wood Dale: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. (630) 787-3712 or wooddale.com.
Woodstock Memorial Day Ceremonies, at the historic Park in the Square at Dean and Van Buren streets, in downtown Woodstock. 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. Cermony will be immediately followed by the annual Memorial Day parade which proceeds around the Park in the Square, up West Jackson Street, down West Judd Street and ends at the Throop Street parking lot. Visit woodstock-il.com.