The McKinley Park Civic Association and William McKinley American Legion Post 231 are again presenting our neighborhood's Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 , and they invite more marchers to join in honoring our veterans.

The groups seek neighbors and local organizations who would like to march in the parade, which ends at the American Legion post for a ceremony and BBQ. Many organizations have already signed up for the parade, which presents spectacle, floats and multiple bands signed up thus far.

Click here for the parade application in PDF format.

You can also join the parade by reaching out to association President Chris Bania by emailing him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling (312) 330-5482.

To apply to join the parade, provide the following information:

• Name of Organization
• Contact Person
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Number of individuals participating in the parade with your group.
• Your organization will have a float: Yes/No
• Your organization will have a band: Yes/No

2025 Memorial Day Parade Route

• Assemble at 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago (McKinley Park public library).
• Proceed east on West 35th Street to South Paulina Street.
• Proceed south on South Paulina Street to West 37th Street.
• Proceed west on West 37th Street to South Leavitt Street.
• Proceed north on South Leavitt Street to South Archer Avenue.
• Proceed northeast on South Archer Avenue to West 35th Street.
• Proceed east on West 35th Street to the William McKinley American Legion Post 231 memorial, 1956 W. 35th St., Chicago, where the parade concludes.

Parade Guidelines

• Assemble at 9:30 a.m. in front of the McKinley Park public library.
• Check in with the parade coordinator at the front doors of the library to receive flags for your group and your line-up position.
• Step-off is promptly at 10 a.m.
• Have your group march five abreast.
• For safety reasons, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and pets are not allowed.
• If you intend to have a vehicle or float, which may be decorated, indicate this above.
• No profane language.