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St. Charles to honor those who have died in service to our country
Memorial Day Parade to be held on Main Street beginning at 10:00 a.m. A special memorial ceremony at the Freedom Shrine (behind the Police Department) will immediately follow the parade.
Dedicated community volunteers and city officials have come together to give St Charles residents the opportunity to pay honor and respect to our American troops who have given their lives in service to our country.
Official ceremonies and a parade will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. The turnout at the city’s Memorial Day events in the past years has been tremendous. Participation in demonstrating respect and love for our country to Gold Star Families (those who have lost a family member serving our country),Veterans still living and to our families and friends is an appropriate way to honor those who offered and given their lives. All Veterans and residents are welcome to participate in several activities planned in St. Charles.
Flag Raising – 6:00 a.m.
Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second Street
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Cemetery Ceremonies – 6:30 a.m.
Boy Scouts from Troop 1 will place flags on the gravesites of our veterans at each of the cemeteries in St. Charles. The cemetery ceremonies also include an honor guard, firing squad and posting of colors. The cemetery ceremonies will begin at the
South Cemetery (east side of 7th Ave., north of Madison), then continue on to the
North Cemetery (west side of IL 25/5th Ave, north of Johnor Ave.), and then conclude at the
Union Cemetery (east side of IL 25/5th Ave., north of Stonehedge Road).
Parade – 10:00 a.m.
The parade steps off at 6th Street and Main Street, and continues to Riverside Ave.
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Memorial Ceremony Event – 10:30 a.m.
A special memorial ceremony at the Freedom Shrine will immediately follow the parade. It will take place along the river, west of the St. Charles Police Department, 211 N. Riverside Ave. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the St. Charles Fire Station 1, at 112 N. Riverside Ave.
“Memorial Day is an important and meaningful day of remembrance,” said St. Charles Mayor Donald DeWitte. “It is a time-honored tradition in our community, to come together on this day and pay tribute to those fallen soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms, and strike down tyranny at home and abroad. I encourage you to come out and attend these local events to reflect, remember and honor those who have valiantly served their country.”
If you would like more information about these events, please contact Mark Powell, VFW Officer, at 630.587.6444. Also, donations to support Memorial Day activities can be made out to VFW Post 5036 and sent to Mark Powell, 202 E. Main St, St Charles, IL 60174.
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About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov.
