After a wreath is laid at the eternal flame in Daley Plaza at 11am in remembrance of those who died serving in the U.S. armed services, Chicago's annual Memorial Day Parade marches down State Street (from Lake to Van Buren streets) beginning at noon. Crowds line the street waving flags and paying their respects as part of this Chicago tradition, which dates all the way back to 1870.
Looking for fun activities to do this week? You've come to the right place! Summer is almost here, which means it's time to get outside and go hiking or plan an exciting day trip. Memorial Day weekend brings us plenty of exciting events, including Sueños Music Festival, Mole de Mayo and the return of fireworks at Navy Pier. There’s even more on our list below, so scroll through the roundup of the best things to do in Chicago this week and start planning your calendar.
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