Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade Will Honor Those Who Served

Crystal Lake American Legion Post 171 will honor our country’s soldiers with the annual Memorial Day Parade and service at Union Cemetery.

The Memorial Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28.

The parade is scheduled to start at the Crystal Lake Central High School parking lot, 45 W. Franklin Ave.

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From there, it will travel east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street through the downtown district, northwest on Woodstock Street, and ultimately end at Union Cemetery.

Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron T. Shepley is scheduled to speak at the cemetery service along with the Rev. Carrie Smith from Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake, according to the City of Crystal Lake website.

Members of American Legion Post 171 and Veterans of the Foreign Wars will raise the flags and lay the honorary wreath. Area boy and girl scout troops also plan to participate in the service.

The Crystal Lake South, Central and Prairie Ridge high school bands will play various musical selections, the national anthem and Taps.

In addition, the Crystal Lake Historical Society has planned a plaque presentation.

In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled and the Memorial Day service will be held at the Crystal Lake Central High School field house. More information about the parade, the route and cemetery service is available on the City of Crystal Lake website.