Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade May 23, 2026
The City of Chicago will commemorate Memorial Day on Saturday, May 23, with a wreath laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at Richard J. Daley Center Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., followed by the annual Memorial Day Parade at noon along Dearborn Street.
The parade will step off at noon, proceeding along Dearborn Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. It will feature veterans’ groups, active-duty service members, JROTC cadets, community organizations and marching bands, all honoring fallen service members and celebrating the strength and diversity of the Chicago community.
