Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade Honors Our Nations Heroes on May 25

CHICAGO - May 22, 2013 - PRLog -- One of the largest in the country, Chicago's Memorial Day parade (http://www.conciergepreferred.com/chicago-attractions/5266-2013-memorial-day-parade-in-chicago.html) is returning again for 2013. The parade will occur Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 25, and its route will take it down State Street between Lake and Van Buren Streets. Noon is the starting time for the parade, but there will also be a wreath laying ceremony a bit earlier at 11 a.m. There is no admission cost for the parade.

The parade’s preceding wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Eternal Flame in Daley Plaza, assisted by former CIA Director and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta who will then serve as the grand marshal for the parade at noon. This year’s parade will honor the service men and women who have had to make sacrifices in the line of duty. Additionally, Chicago Gold Star Families — families in possession of a special Gold Star Lapel given to the immediate family of service members killed in action — will receive recognition of their own.

Arriving early for the parade is a good idea, as the event attracts nearly 10,000 visitors every year. Plenty of uniformed marching bands from both the military and area high schools will be participating, as well as other patriotically themed parade staples. In other words, adults and children alike will have no trouble having a good time at the event, though the dignified and reflective nature of the wreath laying ceremony before the parade may not interest younger children.

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