Join St. Charles' Memorial Day parade, ceremony May 25
Show your respect for our troops who have given their lives in service to our country at the St. Charles Memorial Day ceremonies and parade on Monday, May 25.
Several activities are scheduled, beginning at 6 a.m. and continuing throughout the morning.
It will begin with the flag raising at 6 a.m. at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., followed by ceremonies at the cemeteries at 6:30 a.m.
Boy Scouts from Troop 1 will place flags on the grave sites of veterans at each of the cemeteries in St. Charles. Ceremonies include an honor guard, firing squad and posting of colors. The ceremonies will begin at the South Cemetery (east side of Seventh Avenue, north of Madison), continue on to the North Cemetery (west side of Route 25/Fifth Avenue, north of Johnor Avenue), then conclude at the Union Cemetery (east side of Route 25/Fifth Avenue, north of Stonehedge Road).
At 10 a.m., the parade steps off at Sixth and Main streets, and continues along Main Street to Riverside Avenue.
At 10:45 a.m., a special memorial ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the Freedom Shrine along the Fox River, near the St. Charles Police Department, 211 N. Riverside Ave.
In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the St. Charles Fire Station 1, at 112 N. Riverside Ave.
For information about Memorial Day events, call Mark Powell at (630) 385-1948.
About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.