Memorial Day Parade Steps Off at 10:30 a.m. Monday

To some people, it’s about barbecues and an extra day off work. But on Monday, Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 will host its annual Memorial Day Parade, a reminder of the true meaning of the national holiday.

In remembrance of the nation’s soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Plainfield Central High School, making its way to the Veteran’s Memorial in .

A Memorial Day ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Veteran's Memorial, featuring speakers including Mayor Mike Collins, according to Marilyn Pecoraro, wife Marne Post 13 Cmdr. Frank Pecoraro.

The , and high school bands will perform during the ceremonies, along with the choral group.

Among parade participants are the members of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, area Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and the VFW, Pecoraro said. 

Parade participants should meet in the north parking lot at Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, at 10 a.m.:

The parade step off at 10:30 a.m. and proceed north on James Street to Lockport Street, west on Lockport Street to Village Center Drive and end at the Veteran’s Memorial in Settlers’ Park.

According to , the following roads will close at 10:15 a.m.

• James Street from Fort Beggs to Lockport Street
• Lockport Street from Route 59 to Van Dyke Road
• Main Street from Route 59 to Lockport Street
• Village Center Drive from Lockport Street to Van Dyke Road

Roads will reopen at the end of the ceremonies around noon, police said.

Parking will be restricted on James Street from Plainfield Central to Lockport Street and on Village Center Drive.