New Lenox Loyalty Day Parade Set for Sunday

On Sunday, May 3, New Lenox will host its annual Loyalty Day Parade. As in the past, the parade is sponsored by the VFW Post 9545 of New Lenox. Approximate parade times are 2 to 4 p.m. The parade starts at the Lions Den (Old Library) on S. Cedar, proceeds North on Cedar, West on Haven, North on Veterans Parkway to the Veterans Memorial on the New Lenox Commons. Police and ESDA personnel will control access to the parade route beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Affected residents near the parade route will be allowed access to their homes prior to the start of the parade as safety permits. As the parade passes, affected roads will be opened.

There will be no parking along Haven Ave., S. Cedar Road, Roy St. and Veterans Parkway after 8 a.m. on parade day.

Citizens needing access to the New Lenox Police Department near and during parade time should take the following route: Rt. 30, South on Veterans Parkway, East on Independence, to the police department as directed by officers posted in that area.