We’ve been honoring veterans for their service as a national holiday for more than 100 years. Here are some local events to help you honor veterans this Veterans Day.
City
Free Admission on Veterans Day
Nov. 10-11, 2023
- Address: Pritzker Military Museum & Library, 104 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is offering free admission on Friday and Saturday for everyone in honor of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2023
- Address: Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
Honor veterans who served in wars and times of peace. Doors open at 10 a.m., ceremony at 11 a.m. RSVP by Nov. 7.
North/Northwest Suburbs
Veterans 5K Run & Walk
 Nov. 4, 2023
- Address: Mercyhealth Sportscore One, Veterans Memorial Park, 1288 Elmwood Road, Rockford
- Cost:Â $35/adult 5K, $15/ages 17 and under 5K, free/ages 10 and under fun run
Participate in a 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford. Registration required.
Veterans Day Observance
Nov. 10, 2023
- Address: Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka
- Cost:Â Free
Join the New Trier VFW Post #4831 to honor United States war veterans. There will be an honorary guest speaker, presentations of the colors and more.
South SuburbsÂ
Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2023
- Address: Village of Richton Park,  4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
- Cost:Â Free
Watch the annual Veterans Day Parade. Immediately following the parade, there will be a commemorative ceremony in the Metra Commuter Lot.
Western Suburbs
Veterans Day Observance
Nov. 3, 2023
- Address: Bulger Park Veterans Park District, 1601 W. Hirsch St., Melrose Park
- Cost:Â Free
Commemorate Veterans Day with a ceremony attended by community members, friends, employees, local schools, churches and war heroes.
Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 4, 2023
- Address: Hillside Commons, 4950 Washington St., Hillside
- Cost:Â Free
The 21st Annual Veterans Day Parade is hosted by the Village of Hillside and the Broadview/Hillside American Legion Post #626.Â
Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 10, 2023
- Address: Warrenville Community Building Gym, 3S240 Warren Ave., Warrenville
- Cost:Â Free/veterans along with their spouse, their children or a special guest
Celebrate and honor Warrenville veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet. Registration required.
Free Parking – Veterans Day
Nov. 11, 2023
- Address: Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
- Cost:Â Free parking
Visitors will receive parking for free in honor of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 11, 2023
- Address:Â Â Benton Street and South Broadway, Aurora
- Cost:Â Free
The city of Aurora holds its annual Veterans Day Parade to recognize local military service men and women. The event will include a ceremony with a military rifle salute by veteran organizations at 11 a.m.
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