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Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Wreath Laying Ceremony, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. at 11 a.m.

Parade, State Street from Lake St. to Van Buren St. at 12 p.m.

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Chicago's Memorial Day Parade honors all men and woman who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington Street). The Parade will step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street.

Learn about the Gold Star Pins and watch a video at www.goldstarpins.org

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Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Wreath Laying Ceremony, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. at 11 a.m.

Parade, State Street from Lake St. to Van Buren St. at 12 p.m.

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