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Memorial Day Parade & Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Daley Plaza happening Saturday

Memorial Day Parade & Wreath Laying Ceremony this weekend at Daley Plaza
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CHICAGO (CBS) – The city is honoring the men and women who gave their lives for the country during tomorrow's Memorial Day Parade and Wreath-Laying Ceremony.

The festivities start at 11 a.m. at Daley Plaza in the Loop.

The parade steps off at noon and heads down State Street from Lake to Van Buren.

Memorial Day Parade on State Street happening Saturday 03:27

The parade's grand marshal is major general Rodney Boyd. The South Side native is the highest-ranking African-American officer in the 300-year history of the Illinois National Guard.  

Our Audrina Bigos will be the emcee of the parade.

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