Chicago Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade  | Chicago

FREE

The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza. The parade kicks off at noon and proceeds south on State Street from Wacker Street to Van Buren Street. Participants include many area high schools' Drum and Bugle Corps as well as many veterans groups. 

Festival showcases the work of 140 juried artists, including young artists in the Youth Art Division. Live music, great food and fun art activities just for kids.

The Art Walk showcases the works of talented professional and student artists in restaurants and businesses in downtown Skokie. Live activities held noon-5 p.m. May 18. Visitors are invited to pick up an Art Walk map; meet the artists; listen to roaming musicians; enjoy plein air artists paint outdoors; hear jazz musicians play in Memorial Park; and attend Open Mic Performances at Gorilla Tango/Skokie Theatre. Kids 3-16 can create their own art at three locations: Bughouse Studio, Lincoln Terrace Art Studio & Gallery and Mosaic Montessori/Early Childhood.

Docents help children and others learn through interactive displays and games in the showrooms. New topics every month. September: "Traveling Seeds"; October: "Cone Bearing Plants"; November: "Fruits, The Seasonal Food Harvest"; December: "Eggs and the Conservatory Critters"; January: "Urban Wildlife"; February: "Chocolate"; March topic: "Survival in the Jungle"; April: "Carnivorous Plants"; May: "Water Works."

Dinosaurs come to life in a fun, educational and imaginative performance. Audiences can feed, water and care for these puppet-like, prehistoric marvels.

Viennese dancers go sky-high with vertical dance performances mixing art, sound, lights and adventurous aerial displays. The show takes inspiration from Vienna's modern music scene, Imperial heritage, iconic artist Gustav Klimt, indulgent food and wine scene, and the Viennese waltz.

The exhibition, created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, explores the history of our 16th President, from his boyhood to his last years in office. Includes various family-friendly events.

Fans and families are invited to a Viewing Party on Saturday May 25 with the match projected on the big screen. The place will be filled with fans wearing FC Bayern and Dortmund jerseys as well as plenty of black, red and gold. Pretzels and landjäger available for purchase as well as beverages.

Features canine and equestrian performances, tours, nature-based kids' activities, antique tractor displays, a  bluegrass music stage and more. 

Stroll along the path and read the story of "Duck on a Bike" by David Shannon.