The City of Chicago will commemorate Memorial Day on Saturday, May 23, with a wreath laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at Richard J. Daley Center Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., followed by the annual Memorial Day Parade at noon along Dearborn Street. The ceremony will be emceed by Master Sergeant, Adam Shaw, U.S. Army (retired), and will honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. This year’s Grand Marshal and keynote speaker is Sergeant Major Janet Sandoval, United States Marine Corps, a Chicago native and graduate of Lane Tech High School whose decorated military career spans more than 20 years. The parade will step off at noon, proceeding along Dearborn Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. The parade will feature veterans’ groups, active-duty service members, JROTC cadets, community organizations and marching bands, all honoring fallen service members and celebrating the strength and diversity of the Chicago community.  For details, visit Chicago.gov/DCASE

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