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Parades
Memorial Day Parade
“Expressions of Remembrance”
Aurora annually remembers and honors all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Come and show your appreciation and support.
Date
Monday, May 28
Time
Memorial Ceremony: 11:15 a.m. (Located in front of Paramount Theatre)
Reviewing Stand Program
- Master of Ceremonies—TBA
- Posting of Colors—East Aurora High School NJROTC Honor Guard
- Pledge of Allegiance—Boy Scout Pak #712, Leader Major Scott LeMaster
- National Anthem—Aurora Historical Society Chorus
- Memorial Day Service to Military and Veterans—Gordon Dodge - Chaplain of Fox Valley Marines
- Special Remarks—Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
- Keynote Address—The American Veteran is one of our greatest treasures - Hershel Luckinbill
- Musical Presentation—Aurora Lived a Dream by Aurora Historical Society Chorus - Roger Jacobson, Composer
- Reading of Flanders Fields—TBA
- Musical Presentation—Bradley Green Family Band
Parade Reviewing Officers: Major Scott LeMaster, Illinois Air National Guard with his son, Evan LeMaster
Parade: 12 p.m. in historic downtown Aurora - The parade kicks-off at River St. & Benton St., goes east on Benton St., then north on Broadway St., turning west on Galena Blvd. and ending at Hoyt Place. Best viewing is at North Island Center.
The Aurora Memorial Day Parade is presented by the City of Aurora. For more information please contact Special Events at 630-256-3370.
Veterans Day Parade
Date
Sunday, Nov. 11
Time
10:15 a.m.
The City of Aurora’s Veterans Day Parade will recognize military personnel who have fought for our country’s freedom. The parade will step off from Benton and Water streets, proceed north on Broadway Avenue to Downer Place and west to the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, 23 E. Downer Place. Local school organizations and military veteran groups are scheduled to participate.
A ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the GAR and will conclude with a military rifle salute at 11 a.m.
For more information, call 630-256-3070.
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