Itasca to hold annual Memorial Day Parade May 31

Itasca's annual Memorial Day Parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 31. It will start be at the Metra commuter lot at Irving Park Road (Route 19) heading north on Maple Street. The route has been extended and will be on the north side and south side of town. See the route map at www.itasca.com.

The parade will look a little different this year. All participants will be in a vehicle or on a float. A memorial service will be held immediately following the parade at Wesley G. Usher Memorial Park, 200 S. Walnut St.

Come out with the family and support your local veterans! Please remember to social distance.

The parade will start at the Metra commuter lot and head north on Maple Street, west on North Street, north on Catalpa Avenue, east on Bryn Mawr Avenue, south on Walnut Street, east on George Street, north on Rush Street, west on Washington Street, and north on Elm Street, ending at Usher Park.