The McKinley Park Civic Association is looking for marchers in its annual Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2023, which winds through the McKinley Park neighborhood and ends at William McKinley American Legion Post 231.
"We have had several commitments that promise to make this parade a fitting tribute to veterans," said association Secretary Chris Bania. "We look forward to having you at this special event."
Bania said any groups interested in marching need to submit their applications no later than Friday, May 19, 2023.
Click the following link to download the application:
McKinley-Park-Civic-Association_Memorial-Day-Parade_application_20230529.pdf43.80 KB
Applications should be delivered to 3700 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60609. Places in the parade can also be reserved by calling (312) 330-5482 or sending email to cb3685@gmail.com.
Parade Route
The 2023 parade route begins at the McKinley Park public library, 1915 W. 35th St, Chicago. Then, it proceeds:
- East on West 35th Street to South Paulina Street,
- South on South Paulina Street to West 37th Street,
- West on West 37th Street to South Damen Avenue,
- North on South Damen Avenue to West 35th Street,
- East on West 35th Street, where it concludes at the William McKinley American Legion Post 231 memorial, 1956 W. 35th St., Chicago.
Following a ceremony to honor veterans, refreshments will be served at the American Legion post.
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