Crystal Lake To Host Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — The city of Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022.

The parade will step off from Central High School at 11 a.m. and will run east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street and west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery where a Memorial Service is held.

City officials are reminding those planning to attend or take part in the parade that the Memorial Day Parade and Cemetery Service is "a solemn event intended to honor veterans and those who have given their lives for their country."

"Please do not distribute candy or fliers during the parade, and please keep marching units and floats consistent with the nature of this event," city officials wrote in a monthly newsletter.

Those interested in participating in the parade can complete on application online and return it to Melanie Nebel at the city of Crystal Lake by e-mailing mnebel@crystallake.org, by faxing it to 815-356-3780 or mailing it to 100 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Those with questions can call Nebel at (815) 459-2020.