Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2019: When And Where To Watch It

CHICAGO — The city will pay tribute to the military men and women who lost their lives serving their country with a Memorial Day ceremony and parade Saturday. A wreath-laying ceremony will start at 11 a.m. at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. Then at noon, the parade will step off at State and Lake streets. The procession will continue south on State to Van Buren Street.

Major General Marion Garcia, Commanding General, 200th Military Police Command, United States Army Reserve, will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal.

Chicago’s Memorial Day parade is one of the largest in the nation. Participants include area high school marching bands, drum and bugle corps, veterans’ groups, 6,000 JROTC cadets and current members of our armed forces.

People are also encouraged to visit the Illinois Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall at Daley Plaza on Saturday. The Portrait of a Soldier Exhibit will also be on display from Monday, May 20, to Friday, May 31, in the east lobby of the Daley Center.

For more information about the ceremony and parade, visit the city's website.