(WREX) — As we honor the members of the army who gave their lives for our nation, a number of communities within the space are having celebrations and commemorations of those that served within the army.
This is an inventory of every thing you must know in case you are heading out to any Memorial Day occasions Monday.
Rockford
Rockford’s annual Memorial Day Parade will step off at 9 a.m., starting at seventh St. and sixth Ave. The parade will go north on seventh St., turning left to go west on E. State St.
The parade will cross the Rock River and switch proper onto Wyman St., ending on the Veterans Memorial Corridor for a ceremony to honor veterans.
The Metropolis reminds parade-goers that highway closures might be in place starting at 8 a.m. Drivers are suggested to watch out whereas driving by way of or close to the parade zone Monday.
Rockton
The Village of Rockton’s Memorial Day Parade will start at 9 a.m. on Blackhawk Blvd. on the bridge over the Rock River, laying a wreath to commemorate those that didn’t return residence from battle.
The parade will head north on Blackhawk Blvd., stopping for a ceremony on the Rockton Township cemetery.
After turning left onto Fundamental St., the parade will flip proper on to N. Middle St. The parade continues on N. Middle St., turning left at Rockton Rd. The parade will flip proper onto West St., ending on the Rockton Cemetery.
The parade is organized by the Rockton American Legion Put up #332.
Beloit/South Beloit
This yr, Beloit and South Beloit are becoming a member of collectively to host a parade throughout each Illinois and Wisconsin.
The parade will step off at 9 a.m. in South Beloit on Blackhawk Blvd. close to Winnebago Ave., persevering with throughout the state line north onto State St. in Beloit.
The parade will flip proper onto E. Grand Ave., ending close to Horace White Park.
Police say all automobiles should be faraway from the parade route by 5 a.m. Monday.
Woodstock
The Metropolis of Woodstock’s Memorial Day festivities will start at 10:30 a.m. with a ceremony honoring veterans within the Woodstock Sq..
The parade will observe the ceremony at round 11 a.m., starting on Dean St. by way of the Sq. and out on Jackson St.
The parade will proceed west on Jackson St., turning proper on Oakland St., and turning proper once more and ending on Judd St.
Everybody is inspired to Stroll the Sq. and assist the native small companies earlier than and after the ceremonies.
Janesville
Janesville’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will start at 11 a.m. Monday.
The parade will start on W. Milwaukee St., turning left onto N. Fundamental St., ending on the Veterans Plaza in Traxler Park with a ceremony, that includes speaker Casey Barclay Knuepple, a Gold Star mom, and an deal with from U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil.
The parade may also function the bands from Parker and Craig Excessive Faculties in addition to numerous veterans items and members of the Nationwide Guard. The route will cease on the Doughboy statue and on the bridge over the Rock River to put wreaths and current rifle salutes.
The Janesville Patriotic Society has organized town’s Memorial Day occasions in reminiscence of the women and men who misplaced their lives in service.
Pecatonica
Pecatonica’s long-running Memorial Day Parade will step off at 2 p.m., starting at seventh St. and Fundamental St., close to Pecatonica Center College.
The parade, the second largest within the state of Illinois, will observe Fundamental St. north from the center college to 1st St., passing the reviewing stand close to 4th St.