Event Overview: The Memorial Day Parade Chicago is a popular Chicago parade and allows all of Chicago to remember those who've fallen and those soldiers who continue to fight. The Chicago Memorial Day Parade commemorates the incredible work our soldiers do to protect this country as well as maintain our freedom. Each year a new grand Marshall is selected. The Grand Marshall selected for this year's Chicago Memorial Day Parade is General Raymond T. Odierno of the United States Army. He even has the privilege of swearing in new recruits. The Memorial Day Parade Chicago begins promptly at noon on May 26, 2012 and has a series of floats that ride the length of the parade route along with dancers and more.

What to Expect: Enjoy an afternoon full of honor and respect as Chicago commemorates our nation's soldiers, both those on active duty and war veterans in the annual Memorial Day Parade Chicago. 

• Spectators: The Memorial Day Parade Chicago draws nearly 10,000 spectators each year the popular Chicago parade is held.
• Remembrance: The Chicago Memorial Day Parade honors veterans as well as active duty personnel.
• Outdoors: Chicago's Memorial Day Parade starts at the intersection of State and Lake Street and continues Southbound down State Street to Van Buren.

Inside Knowledge: The Chicago Memorial Day Parade is known as one of the largest in the nation and has been putting on parades of this nature since 1870.

Event Hints: 

• Arrive early to get a good seat, Chicago's Memorial Day Parade begins promptly at 12 noon.
• The Chicago Memorial Day Parade is a family friendly event, so go ahead and bring the kids!