Memorial Day parades, services, events in the suburbs

Memorial Day is Monday, May 25. Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to those U.S. military personnel who gave their lives in service of their country.

Friday, May 22

Cary’s Field of the Fallen: Opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, and closing ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday, May 25, on Three Oaks and Georgetown roads, Cary. Join the Veterans Network Committee of Northern Illinois as they honor Illinois soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Featuring flags, one each bearing a soldier’s name, date of death, and age starting from the Gulf conflict. Honor Illinois’s fallen heroes by standing watch, volunteering, or simply visiting. Names will be read aloud every hour. facebook.com/veteransnetwork/.

Saturday, May 23

SALUTE Inc. Honor & Remember pancake breakfast: 8:45-11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Douglas Ave. This year, they are flipping the script on the annual Memorial Day run and trading in the sweat for sweets. Join opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and more. Sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion Merle Guild Post 208. $15 for age 13 or older, $10 for age 12 or under. Tickets at the door (cash preferred) or via saluteinc.org.

Chicago Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. Wreath laying ceremony at 11 a.m. Taps will be performed by the 484th Army Band, and the national anthem will be sung by U.S. Air Force veteran Morgan Renae Williams. The Major General John A. Logan Patriot Award goes to Major Karen Hernandez, executive director of Chicago Veterans and a medical services officer in the U.S. Army. This year’s grand marshal and keynote speaker is Sgt. Major Janet Sandoval, U.S. Marine Corps. Parade at noon proceeds along Dearborn Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. chicago.gov.

Rolling Meadows Memorial Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Veterans Memorial on Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Free. cityrm.org.

Sunday, May 24

Race to the Flag 5K: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 24, at Ty Warner Park, 800 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. Annual run and walk benefits the People’s Resource Center to help provide food, shelter and job training for DuPage Countyneighbors in need. $35; $20-$25 for veterans; $12-$17 for kids 6-17. racetotheflag.org.

Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores Memorial 5K: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Market Place Shopping Center, 5035-5075 Market Place Road, Lake Barrington. Starts with a brief veteran-led ceremony of remembrance prior to the running of the 5K race through the Lake Barrington Shores community. $50; $25 for active duty, reserve, veteran, police and fire personnel. memorial5k.com.

Rolling Thunder 36th annual Mid-America Parade: 10 a.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. The 54-mile ride, hosted by Illinois Chapters 1 and 2, runs from North Chicago to Cantigny Park in Wheaton. It’s free and open to any motorcyclists; donations go to veteran causes and POW/MIA education efforts. Registration and staging begin at 8:30 a.m. Free. rollingthunderil2.org.

Streamwood Memorial Day Observance: 11 a.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Veterans Memorial, 301 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. The ceremony will include a performance by the Spring Valley Concert Band and Medinah Highlanders Pipes and Drums. streamwood.org/home.

Monday, May 25

St. Charles Memorial Day ceremonies and breakfast: 6 a.m. Monday, May 25. First ceremony at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., with the Scouts posting colors, an honor guard and an honorary gun salute, followed by flag ceremonies beginning at the South Cemetery (east side of Seventh Avenue, north of Madison), continuing on to the North Cemetery (west side of Route 25/Fifth Avenue, north of Johnor Avenue), then concluding at the Union Cemetery (east side of Route 25/Fifth Ave., north of Stonehenge Road). Veterans Community Breakfast Fundraiser from 7:30-10 a.m. at Baker Memorial Church, 307 Cedar Ave. $5 per person or free for fire, police, uniformed scouts, emergency services and veterans. stcharlesil.gov.

Geneva UMC’s 70th Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. Monday, May 25, in the United Methodist Church of Geneva parking lot, 211 Hamilton St. Serving pancakes, sausages, coffee, juice or milk. Proceeds donated to charities. $10 or $5 for age 3-12; veterans eat free. Tickets online at genevaumc.org or at the door.

Naperville Memorial Day ceremonies: 7:45 a.m. Monday, May 25. Ceremonies at various veteran memorials around Naperville, beginning with a service at the Cmdr Dan Shanower Memorial at city hall at 7:45 a.m. Other ceremonies will be conducted at the GAR Monument in Naperville Cemetery at 8:15 a.m., Veterans Park (100 E. Gartner Road) at 8:35 a.m., Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery (911 North Ave.) at 9 a.m., and the Burlington Square Doughboy monument (307 N. Ellsworth St.) at 9:25 a.m. napervillememorialdayparade.org.

Addison Memorial Day Ceremony and March: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 25. Knights of Columbus' free pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at Indian Trail Junior High, 222 N. Kennedy Drive. Addison Historical Museum open from 9-11 a.m. Community March at 9:30 a.m. from Indian Trail to St. Paul Cemetery, with flag posting at 9:45 a.m. and cemetery observance at 10 a.m., followed by a march back to the village hall for the 11 a.m. VFW ceremony at Veterans Circle. Hot dogs and chips from noon to 1 p.m., courtesy of the VFW Post Post 7446, at the post home, 446 W. Lake St. ithappensinaddison.com.

Winfield Memorial Day ceremony: 8 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Creekside Park, 0S211 Winfield Road. Expanded as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Guest speaker will be Army Ranger Combat veteran Michael Goodale, who fought in the October 1993 Somalia battle depicted in the movie “Black Hawk Down.” The Winfield Boy Scouts will conduct the opening ceremony and the Winfield Middle School band will perform the national anthem. Cantigny First Division Museum will display five trunks of artifacts and uniforms from the Revolutionary, Civil War, World War I, and Desert Storm. There also will be reenactors for both the Revolutionary War and Civil War, as well as a tent with tables, chairs and refreshments. Visit villageofwinfield.com.

Woodridge Memorial Day Silent Parade: 9 a.m. Monday, May 25. Hosted by Woodridge Memorial VFW Post 1578. It steps off from Lisle-Woodridge Fire District Station 52 (75th Street and Woodridge Drive) and proceeds north on Woodridge Drive, then east on Center Drive to Woodridge Memorial Park, Center Drive and Janes Avenue. woodridgevfw.net.

Maple Park’s 100th annual Memorial Day services: 9:15-10:45 a.m. at seven cemeteries around the Maple Park area. Maple Park American Legion Post 312 will hand out poppies at Casey's on Friday, May 22, and place flags on the graves of service members at the cemeteries on Saturday, May 23. On May 25, the honor guard and rifle squad will hold services at seven cemeteries then return to the Legion hall with a march down Main Street for the final ceremony at 11:30 a.m., led by Commander Kevin Taylor with guest speaker Dave Campbell at the post home, 203 Main St. Schedule: East Pierce Cemetery at 9:15 a.m.; St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; Gardner Methodist Cemetery at 9:45 a.m.; Van Vlack Cemetery at 10 a.m.; Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery at 10:15 a.m.; South Burlington Cemetery at 10:30 a.m.; and Ohio Grove Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. facebook.com/legionpost312/.

Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. 107th annual parade steps off at Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt Street, heads west to Dunton, north on Dunton, west on Euclid Avenue, south on Fremont Street to Memorial Park on Chestnut Avenue. At 11 a.m., the ceremony honors and remembers all those who have given their lives for our freedoms, especially Arlington’s Fallen Heroes — the 68 residents who died in the service to the nation from the Civil War through Afghanistan. Also, a list of names of veterans who have passed away in the preceding 12 months will be read. Hosted by the American Legion and Arlington Heights Veterans Memorial Committee. vah.com or arlingtonheightsamericanlegion.org.

Bloomingdale Memorial Day Remembrance: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at St. Paul/Evergreen Cemetery, 219 Lake St. A 45-minute program will be followed by placing flowers on veterans' grave sites. Afterward, join Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539 at 11 a.m. for a brief wreath-laying and rifle salute at the gazebo at Bloomingdale Road and Fairfield Way. Accessible parking is available in the business lots just west of the cemetery. Chairs will be provided, or bring lawn chairs and umbrellas. villageofbloomingdale.org.

Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. The 108th annual parade travels south on York, loops through Robert Palmer Drive, continues to Church Street and Prospect Avenue, to the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park for the ceremony at 11 a.m. Featuring grand marshal retired Sgt. First Class William R. “Bill” Shanklin, U.S. Army Intelligence & Special Forces. Hosted by the city of Elmhurst, in cooperation with the Elmhurst Veterans Commission, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 and the Elmhurst Park District. exploreelmhurst.com.

Grayslake Memorial Day Parade: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. Parade steps off near the Grayslake Central High School parking lot on Lake Street and travels south on Lake Street to Junior Avenue and east to Memorial Park. The service follows the parade. grayslakevillagecenter.com.

Itasca Memorial Day Parade: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. Starting at Washington and Princeton, heading south to George Street, west to Oak Street, north to Washington, east to Walnut to Usher Park for the ceremony. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Mount Prospect Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. The parade starts at the village hall, heading east on Busse, south on Owen, west on Evergreen, north on Elm, back to Busse to the Centennial Green near the village hall. Ceremony of remembrance with a keynote speaker and patriotic music at 11 a.m. Hosted by VFW Post 1337 & American Legion Post 525. experiencemountprospect.org.

Algonquin Memorial Day ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin. Join the American Legion in remembrance of those who gave their lives for our freedom. The ceremony will include speakers, color guard and the local high school band. algonquin.org.

Aurora Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. It begins at Benton and River streets, east on Benton St. to Broadway (Route 25), north on Broadway to Downer Place, west on Downer to River Street where the parade ends. Reviewing stand in front of David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place, for best viewing. Longtime community member and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jim Butler will serve as the grand marshal. Parking available in various downtown public parking lots, not including lots located along the parade route. aurora.il.us.

Bartlett Memorial Day Walk and Remembrance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Bartlett Park, Oak and North avenues. It begins with an American Legion flag retirement ceremony. At 10:30 a.m. veterans, Scouts, civic groups, bagpipers and residents line up for the walk to Bartlett Cemetery, which steps off at 11 a.m. At the cemetery, the remembrance continues with the posting of the colors and an invocation. bartlettil.gov.

Batavia Decoration Day Cemetery Walk: 10-10:45 a.m. Monday, May 25, in the West Side Cemetery, 301 Steven St., Batavia. Depot Museum staff share stories of Batavia's Civil War veterans on this respectful Memorial Day walk. Weather permitting; all ages welcome. $12. Register: bataviaparks.org/events.

Carpentersville Memorial Day ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Veterans War Memorial at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. The community is invited to reflect, remember, and pay tribute. facebook.com/VillageOfCarpentersville.

Cary Memorial Day parade and ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. Hosted by Cary-Grove AMVETS Post 245. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, First Street and Three Oaks Road, and proceeds south on First Street from Three Oaks Road to Park Avenue. The parade will be followed by a ceremony at Veteran's Park, Route 14 at Crystal Street. caryillinois.com.

Elburn Memorial Day Ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Blackberry Township Cemetery, Route 47 and Keslinger Road, Elburn. The procession will start at 10 a.m. from Lions Park, 500 Filmore St., and make its way to the cemetery for the ceremony. Join in pancake breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Elburn American Legion building, 112 N. Main St. elburnpost630.org.

Geneva Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. American Legion Fox River-Geneva Post 75 rifle salutes at Oak Hill Cemetery at 6 a.m., State Street bridge at 6:30 a.m., Kane County Memorial at 6:45 a.m., and World War I Monument at 7:10 a.m. at Geneva Township Senior Center. The parade, featuring the color guard, local veterans, city officials, and Scouts, starts on Third Street near the Geneva train station and heads north on Third to the World War I Memorial in Wheeler Park, where a ceremony will be held with Geneva High School choir and marching band. Guest speakers will include Mayor Kevin Burns and veteran Sal Dazzo, co-owner of Gun Barrel Coffee. Third Street will be closed during the parade, as will the intersection of State and Third streets; use Route 25 as an alternate route. Parking is prohibited on Third Street from Crescent to Stevens streets starting at 8 a.m. genevapost75.org/memorial-day.

Hanover Park Memorial Day Observance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2121 W. Lake St. Sponsored by the Veterans Committee. hpil.org.

Hinsdale Memorial Day Procession: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, starting at Third Street, near Hinsdale Middle School. Hosted by the Village of Hinsdale in support of the Hinsdale American Legion Post 250, the route heads west to Washington and north on Washington to Memorial Hall. A ceremony will follow. villageofhinsdale.org.

Hoffman Estates-Schaumburg Memorial Day Observance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Veterans Memorial outside the police department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Immediately following the lowering of the flag in Hoffman Estates, the observance will move to Schaumburg for a 10:45 a.m. ceremony at the St. Peter Lutheran, 202 E. Schaumburg Road. Weather permitting, hot dogs and refreshments will be served at the Picnic Grove at St. Peter Church. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the grounds in Schaumburg. hoffmanestates.org.

Kaneville’s 131st Memorial Day program: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Kaneville Community Center gym, 2S101 Harter Road, Kaneville. facebook.com/KTHistoricalSociety.

Lincolnshire Memorial Day Commemoration: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire. Remember the fallen military and honor veterans. At the close of the ceremony, the Boy Scouts will retire worn American flags. lincolnshireil.gov.

Lombard Memorial Day ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, in the Sunken Garden at Lombard Common Park, 433 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. The ceremony includes cannon fire, a gun salute, and a wreath-laying ceremony. Participating in the ceremony will be Veterans of Foreign Wars Lilac Post 5815, American Legion Lombard Post 391, Lombard Park District, Lombard Historical Society, Lombard Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Glenbard East High School, Lombard Junior Women’s Club, local Scouts and more. Bring a lawn chair. Additional parking at Barean Bible Church, 535 E. Maple St. In the event of severe weather, it will be moved indoors to Lombard Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave. villageoflombard.org.

Mundelein Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony and Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Mundelein Metra station, 205 N. Archer Ave. Hosted by American Legion Post 867 and the village of Mundelein. The parade steps off at the station, heads west on Division Street and ends at Memorial Park at approximately 10:30 a.m. for a Memorial Day program, including speaker retired U.S. Navy Reserve Commander Steve L. Wirt, honor guard rifle salute, Mundelein High School Marching Mustangs, and “Amazing Grace” by bagpipers. mundelein.org.

Palatine American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Program: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Hillside Cemetery on Smith Street in Palatine. The parade, featuring the color guards, Little Miss Poppy, police and fire, and the Fremd marching band, steps off at 10:15 a.m. at Cornell Avenue and Smith Street, and proceeds north on Smith Street, east on Robertson Street, south on Brockway Street and east on Wood Street to the Veterans Memorial in Community Park for a short program at 11 a.m., with another ceremony at 12:15 p.m. at the Legion Memorial in Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, followed by a final ceremony at Union Cemetery at 72-74 Greeley St. alpost690.us.

Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. Steps off from South Park Rec Center, West Talcott Road and South Cumberland Avenue. World War II veteran and longtime Park Ridge resident Don Hurst will be grand marshal. Hosted by American Legion Post 247. parkridge.us.

St. Charles Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, starting at Sixth and Main streets and continuing to Riverside Avenue, ending at the Freedom Shrine for a ceremony at 10:45 a.m. Featuring a keynote address, a reading of the proclamation, and taps. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be inside fire station 1 at 112 N. Riverside Ave. stcharlesil.gov.

Wauconda Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Homer T. Cook Memorial Park, 600 N. Main St. Hosted by American Legion Post 911, celebrating its 75th year. The parade heads south on Main Street and ends at Route 176. Main Street closes for vehicle traffic at 9:15 a.m. Memorial Day remembrance ceremony follows at noon at Memorial Park, Route 176 and Main Street. alpost911.org.

Wheaton Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. Hosted by American Legion Post 76, the parade steps off at Hale and Union streets, proceeds west on Union to West Street, then south on West St. to Wheaton Cemetery, 1209 S. Warrenville Road, for the 11 a.m. ceremony. sites.google.com/view/american-legion-post-76/home.

99th annual Winnetka Memorial Day Parade and Observance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, stepping off at Elm and Glendale and heading east to Village Green. An observance on Village Green begins at 10:30 a.m. In case of rain, it will be in the Skokie School auditorium. villageofwinnetka.org.

Woodstock Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, on the historic square, 121 W. Van Buren St. Led by local veterans from American Legion Post 412, VFW Post 5040, and the Marine Corps League of McHenry County. Following the ceremony, the parade begins at Calhoun and Dean streets, north on Dean, around the square on Van Buren, Benton, Cass and Johnson, west on Jackson Street, north on Hayward, east on Judd Street, and ending on Route 14. woodstockil.gov.

Cary Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 25. Starting on First Street to Three Oaks Road and Park Avenue, ending at Veterans Park, Route 14 at Crystal Street. Hosted by AMVETS Post 245. CaryIllinois.com.

Barrington Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, May 25. The parade steps off from the Veterans Memorial on Park Avenue, proceeds west on Main Street, left on Dundee Avenue, and right into Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington. The ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery will begin after the parade. barrington-il.gov.

Catholic Cemeteries Field Masses: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at 21 cemeteries throughout Cook and Lake counties. Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago will observe Memorial Day. Active members of the military and veterans will receive a special blessing during the liturgies followed by the playing of taps. Participating cemeteries include: All Saints, 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines; Ascension, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville; Calvary, 301 Chicago Ave., Evanston; Maryhill, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles; St. Adalbert, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles; and St. Michael the Archangel, 1185 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Free. catholiccemeterieschicago.org/memorial-day.

Lake Zurich Memorial Day Parade: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, stepping off at the American Legion Lake Zurich Post 964, 51 Lions Drive, Lake Zurich. The parade will end at the Veterans Memorial by the police station, 200 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. lakezurich.org.

Lisle Memorial Day Parade: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. Hosted by VFW Ross Bishop Memorial Post 5696. Parade begins at Lisle Junior High School, 5207 Center Ave., and proceeds north on Main Street to Burlington Avenue and Center Avenue, ending at the Lisle Veterans Memorial, 4721 Center Ave. A short remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. at the memorial. villageoflisle.org.

Naperville Memorial Day Parade: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, east on Jackson, north on Washington, east on Benton. Hosted by Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post 43. Followed by ceremony at noon in Central Park’s Community Concert Center. At 3 p.m., join in National Moment of Remembrance by observing one minute of silence for the fallen service members, including the 114 Naperville residents who died while on active duty. napervillememorialdayparade.org.

Elk Grove Village Memorial Day Observance Ceremony: 10:45 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Elk Grove Village Park District pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Hosted by VFW Post 9284 and American Legion Post 216. The ceremony includes the placing of wreaths, a flag-folding ceremony, and live music by Elk Grove High School’s Jazz Ensemble and Concert Choir. It will be broadcast live on EGTV Channel 6. elkgrove.org.

Batavia Memorial Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Overseas VFW Post 1197, 645 S. River St., Batavia. Featuring the Batavia Community Band, a wreath-laying ceremony, a tribute to POW/MIA soldiers, the playing of taps, and a rifle salute. Batavia Vikings will host annual herring breakfast at the VFW prior to the ceremony. vfw1197.org.

Buffalo Grove Memorial Day service: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Veterans Park, 1300 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Organized by Kingswood United Methodist Church. There will be special readings, music and a flag ceremony by Scout Troop 401. vbg.org.

Carol Stream Memorial Day service: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Veterans Memorial Plaza at the town center, Lies Road and Gary Avenue. Hosted by Carol Stream VFW Post 10396. Featuring retired U.S. Army Colonel Jake Wyatt, as well as VFW wreath presentation, rifle salute, taps by Bill Mertz, and “Amazing Grace” by bagpiper Dan McNeil. Bring lawn chairs if you need to sit. facebook.com/VeteransMemorialCarolStream.

Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Parade starts at Central High School and runs east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street, and west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery for a memorial service. crystallake.org.

Elgin Memorial Day service: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin. Catholic Mass along with a combined color guard, rifle salute, and the playing of taps at 8:45 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, 1001 Villa St.; ceremony with combined color guard, a rifle salute and the playing of taps at 9:15 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park, 30W730 Route 20. At 9:45 a.m., Elgin Navy Club and the Elgin Marine Corps League program, designed to pay tribute to veterans interred at sea, strewing of flowers into the Fox River, rifle salute, and the playing of taps at Elgin Veterans Memorial Park, 270 N. Grove Ave. At 11 a.m., ceremony will pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States. Keynote speaker will be Christine Harmon, Daughters of the American Revolution. Also features the Elgin Master Chorale and a high school band; students with the Fox Valley Young Marines will read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and General John Logan’s Orders establishing Memorial Day. A free shuttle bus will pick up riders at the main gate and east gate before and after. Co-sponsored by the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association and the city of Elgin. elginmemorialday.org.​​

Glendale Heights Memorial Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, Veterans Memorial Park, 1611 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights. VFW Post 2377 will conduct a “Fallen Warrior” ceremony with a flag and color guard presentation, rifle salute, and playing of taps. During this ceremony, they will highlight the new Raising Flags to New Heights program and mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In addition, there will be 7,057 American flags planted at Veterans Memorial Park for each fallen soldier from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan. ghrec.org.

Huntley Memorial Day parade and ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Hosted by Huntley American Legion Post 673. Steps off from the Huntley Municipal Complex, 10987 Main St., and travels west on Main Street to the Town Square where a short ceremony will follow. huntleylegion.org.

Memorial Day trolley rides: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 25, at Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Last train leaves between 4 and 4:15 p.m. $10, $8 for age 62 or older, veterans and first responders; $5 for age 3-11; free for age 2 or under. foxtrolley.org.

Villa Park Memorial Day service: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Villa Park VFW Post 2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road, Villa Park. Hosted by VFW Post 2801. Light refreshments after the ceremony. invillapark.com.

Wood Dale Memorial Day Parade: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. The city of Wood Dale and VFW Tioga Post 2149 will host annual parade, which steps off at Addison Road and Elizabeth Drive and heads north to Veterans’ Memorial Park, 269 Irving Park Road, for the memorial service. Live music from Bloodline Family Band from 2-6 p.m. at the VFW, 510 Georgetown Square. wooddale.com.

Dundee Memorial Day ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at River Valley Memorial Gardens, 14N689 Route 31, West Dundee. They will be placing flags for veterans on Friday, May 22, starting at 9 a.m. going until all flags are placed. To volunteer, call the office at (847) 426-3031. rivervalleymemorialgardens.com.

Gurnee Memorial Day ceremony: Noon Monday, May 25, at Veterans Memorial Park in front of the Gurnee Police Department, 100 N. O’Plaine Road. Hosted by American Legion Post 771 and the village. Lakeshore Singers and the Viking Middle School Band will perform. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the American Legion, 749 N. Milwaukee Ave. gurnee.il.us.

Lake in the Hills annual Memorial Day Pig Roast: 1 p.m. Monday, May 25, American Legion Post 1231, 1101 W. Algonquin Road, Lake in the Hills. facebook.com/alpost1231.