Chicago's Memorial Day Parade

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce that Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency will lead this year’s Memorial Day Parade as its Grand Marshal and participate in the Wreath Laying Ceremony preceding the parade on Saturday, May 25. The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street.

Chicago's Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

The Chicago parade is considered one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation. Since 1870, Memorial Day parades have graced the streets of Chicago.

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Dates:
Saturday, May 25, 2013

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Hours:
Wreath Laying Ceremony begins @ 11 am; Parade begins @ 12 Noon

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Location:
State St. from Lake St. to Van Buren
State St. & Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60602

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Admission:
FREE

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Accessibility:
The following services are available for persons with disabilities:

Accessible entrance, 77 E. Randolph St.
Accessible restroom facilities
Wheelchair loans, see information desk for availability
ASL interpreters are provided with 72 hours notice
Assisted Listening Devices available for public event

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Public Transportation:
El: Pink, Orange, Green, Brown, Purple to Randolph; Blue to Washington; Red to Lake.
Bus: 3, 4, 6, 10, 14, 26, 143, 144, 146, 147, 151, 157.

Metra and South Shore to Millennium Station.

For more travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com