The long weekend with the last Monday in May is celebrated as the start of summer. Parades, barbeques and other special kick off the summer season. The Chicago area offers many fun events for everyone to enjoy. Have a fun and safe holiday!


Memorial Day Parade-May 29, 2010 - Downtown Chicago

The annual Chicago Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2008. The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza in Chicago ( at Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at 12:00 noon and proceed south down State Street from Randolph Street to Van Buren Street.

Randolph Street Fest

Randolph Street Fest is the festival of the week this weekend. It runs all
summer on specific weekends. This street market used to be known as the Chicago Antique Market, but alas less antiques leads to a name change. This means all kinds of good stuff is for sale, although not at discount prices. Check it out for some browsing action at 1400 W. Randolph St, in Chicago 60607. They now feature indie items (eco friendly, home made, crafters) and world goods from all over in addition to the antiques. From 10am -5pm Saturday may 24th and Sunday May 25th. It is $10.00 to enter to cover the site rental and security fees. Call 312-666-1200 for more info. 
A free trolley departs from Water Tower Place on the hour between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and returns to North Michigan Avenue from the Market every 30 minutes between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

 
14th Annual Memorial Day Dedication & Wreath Laying Ceremony at Grant Park
 

The Lawrence Pucci Wedgwood Society of Chicago and co-sponsor Chicago Cultural Mile Association invite you to celebrate this Memorial Day by reaffirming our pledge to assemble, honor and remember those who served this glorious country in the spirit and memory of General John A. Logan, founder of Memorial Day. The dedication and wreath laying ceremony will be held on May 31, 2010, 11:00 AM at the foot of the John A. Logan statue in Grant Park (Michigan & 9th). This event is free and open to the public, more info at http://www.chicagoculturalmile.com
 

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