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Memorial Day 2022 events in Chicago area: Parades, commemorations and more

Memorial Day 2022 events in Chicago area: Parades, commemorations and more
CHICAGO (WLS) — Events are scheduled in the city and suburbs for Memorial Day.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot attended an 11:00 a.m. Memorial Day commemoration at Chicago’s Grant Park and Gov. JB Pritzker spoke at Mount Prospect’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony.

For some families, the Mount Prospect event is so much more than just a parade and remembrance.

“I used to be in the Lyons Club and used to be in the parade every year so it’s kind of like, we’re getting together with everybody from Mount Prospect from when I lived here for 20 years,” said Michael Ruzicka.

Resident Pat Tokimoto also weighed in.

“It’s special because its my daughter’s first time in the marching parade she will be in color guard,” he said.

Part of Monday’s ceremony included Revolutionary War and Civil War cannons, a flyover with air force a fighter squadron, a 21-gun salute and more. Those traditions are why so many keep coming back to this parade and ceremony.

“My family moved here in 1950, so i kind of grew up with the town, so this has been a tradition for as long as I can remember. My dad used to march in this parade years and years ago,” said Mike Zadel, a resident.

In addition to honoring local heroes who have passed, retired military members also came to help with the ceremony and Gov. JB Pritzker shared a few words with the crowd.

“Freedom isn’t free,” Pritzker said. “Those who gave the ultimate sacrifice knew that. Those of us who remain must remember that.”

This year’s parade marshal is local hero and Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch, who also served as the event’s keynote speaker.

Arlington Heights has traditionally hosted a parade of 3,000 marchers with thousands of viewers. This year, there will be a parade, which steps off at 9:30 a.m., and a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. The parade ends at Memorial Park on Chestnut and Fremont Streets.

Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes joined ABC7 Monday morning to discuss the festivities.
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The village also will have a Silver Star Pinning Ceremony followed by a reading of the names of fallen heroes. Parking is free in Arlington Heights parking lots on Memorial Day 2022.
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Full list of Chicago-area Memorial Day events:

8 a.m. – Beverly/Morgan Park 10K Memorial Day race at Ridge Park at 9625 S. Longwood Drive.

9:45 a.m. – Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at Mount Prospect Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at Lions Park Veteran’s Memorial at 411 S. Maple St.

10 a.m. – Hoffman Estates Memorial Day ceremony at police department at 411 W. Higgins Road.

10 a.m. -Memorial Day ceremony held by veterans at Breakers Senior Lifestyle Community in Edgewater Beach at 5333 N. Sheridan Road.

10 a.m. – Cook County Board Pres. Toni Preckwinkle marches in the Chicago Heights Memorial Day Parade at Landeen Park at 181 W. 10th St.

10 a.m. – Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry unveils Veterans Memorial at Liberty Memorial Park at 3107 Glenwood Dyer Road.

10:30 a.m. – Barrington Memorial Day parade starts at Cook and Main streets.

10:30 a.m. – Evanston Memorial Day ceremony held by Evanston American Legion Post 42 at Fountain Square at Sherman and Davis Street.

11 a.m. – Mayor Lori Lightfoot attends Memorial Day Commemoration at Grant Park at Michigan and 9th Street.

11 a.m. – Former Gov. Pat Quinn speaks with veterans in Garfield Ridge at the Rhine VFW Post 2729, 5858 at S. Archer Ave.

11 a.m. – Memorial Day parade held by Wellington Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society at Pine Grove and Wellington avenues in Lakeview.

Noon – Roosevelt Collection Shops hosts “Healing and Harmony” event on its rooftop for Mental Health Awareness Month at 150 W Roosevelt Road in the Loop.

Noon – Aurora Memorial Day parade starts at Benton and River streets.

1 p.m. – Matteson Memorial Day concert attended by Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin at Memorial Park 212th Place at Tower Avenue.

1 p.m. – Memorial Day ceremony held by Village of Orland Park at14700 S. Ravinia Avenue.

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Mahoning County

BOARDMAN — The township’s 118th annual Memorial Day remembrance will be May 30. Parade begins 10 a.m. at Boardman Center Intermediate School then proceeds north on state Route 7 to the U.S. Route 224 intersection and then east to Boardman Township Park for the service at 11 a.m. Parade marshal is Dr. Fred Soller, a World War II veteran. Guest speaker is James Koterba, a U.S. Marine Corps and Vietnam War veteran. In event of inclement weather, the service will be 10 a.m. at Boardman Center Intermediate School auditorium.

LOWELLVILLE — The Memorial Day program will be 10 a.m. May 30, and includes keynote speakers, the mayor, a rifle squad and a funeral march. Ceremonies begin at the Holy Rosary Cemetery at 2790 Lehigh Lane.

NORTH JACKSON — Memorial Day ceremonies and a parade will be at 8:45 a.m. May 30 at the Vietnam Memorial at the Jackson-Milton football field. A dedication of the new engraving of the Middle East Wars obelisk will take place. The parade begins 9 a.m. from the football field parking lot and proceeds to the cemetery and features the Jackson-Milton Marching Band, Scouting units, local fire departments and civic organizations. Veterans and family members of those currently serving are encouraged to wear something signifying their branch of service.

POLAND — At 9:15 a.m. May 30, the Sons of The American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 will conduct its annual Four Chaplains ceremony at the War Memorial Building Post 15 home, 35 Cortland Way.

At 10 a.m., the 93rd annual Memorial Day procession will step off from Post 15, and will travel down College Street, turn right on to South Main Street, where a ceremony for those lost at sea will take place on the Main Street Bridge. The procession will include speakers, musicians and veterans. World War II veterans will be the grand marshals of the procession.

Procession will continue on South Main and turn onto Riverside Drive and the historic Riverside Cemetery. The squadron this year is honoring World War II veterans.

POLAND — The Inn at Poland Way’s fourth annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be 2 p.m. May 29. Each veteran resident will be honored, including four World War II veterans. The State Commander of the Sons of The American Legion will be the guest speaker, and the National Vice Commander of the Sons of The American Legion will be a special guest.

The John Reese Duo will provide entertainment following the ceremony.

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GIRARD — The Girard Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day service 11 a.m. May 30 at the Girard City Cemetery, and include placement of the wreath and a rifle salute. Short bios of deceased local World War I veterans and reading of the Gettysburg Address will be given by Girard High School students.

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