Winnetka Memorial Day Parade 2018: Plus What's Open, Closed

WINNETKA-GLENCOE, IL — Memorial Day weekend combines the official kickoff to summer with a chance to honor those veterans of the armed forces, including those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of the United States. Since the tradition began 150 years ago to commemorate those who died in the Civil War, the event has evolved into a time for cookouts, parades and weekend getaways.

Here's what's open, closed and going on in Winnetka and Glencoe on Memorial Day 2018:

Winnetka Memorial Day Parade
The village's 91st annual Memorial Day parade and observance begins at the corner of Glendale and Elm streets at 10 a.m. Sunday. The procession heads east to Village Green Park, where the parade will be followed immediately by a ceremony at the park, which will be moved into the Skokie School auditorium in case of bad weather. The event is expected to last until 11:30 a.m.

Glencoe Memorial Day Ceremony
The village and the Glencoe Historical Society will commemorate members of the armed services who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. A solemn ceremony set for 11 a.m. at Veterans' Memorial Park at 299 Park Ave. will be led by religious, community leaders, Boy and Girl scouts and local students. The event will include flag-raising, wreath-laying and a salute to Glencoe veterans. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved into the Takiff Center, 999 Green Bay Rd.

Government Buildings

• The Glencoe Public Library, Winnetka Library and Northfield Branch Library will be closed Sunday and Monday.
• Non-essential public employees will have the day off.
• Postal service will not be available.

Transportation

• CTA will run on a weekend schedule.
• Metra will begin offering free rides to children through Labor Day.

Business

• Most supermarkets will be open, though some, like Costco, give their employees the day off.
• Many retailers offer special Memorial Day sales and deals for veterans.

Services

• No rubbish or recycling collection will take place Monday.
• In both Winnetka and Glencoe, Monday collection will shift to Tuesday, Tuesday collection will take place on Wednesday and waste pickup on Thursday and Friday will remain unchanged.

More:

• Catholic Cemeteries Remember The Brave With Memorial Day Masses
• Chicagoland Guide to Memorial Day Fests, Parades, Ceremonies

Top photo via the Village of Winnetka