A guide to Chicago Memorial Day weekend 2016

Every year the Chicago Memorial Day weekend serves as an introduction to summer. The city collectively grills out, enjoys the company of close friends and family or makes the first of many day trips. We also throw a Chicago-sized celebration for the men and women who died protecting our country with one of the largest Memorial Day parades, and one of the biggest May 2016 events in the city. If you're not staying home to grill out, be sure to visit one our the best hot dog stands!

When is Memorial Day?

This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 30 this year, but Memorial Day weekend runs from Saturday, May 28 to Monday, May 30.

When is the Chicago Memorial Day Parade?

The Chicago Memorial Day Parade begins at 11am on Saturday, May 28 with a wreath-laying ceremony in Daley Plaza, then steps off at noon.

Where is the Chicago Memorial Day Parade?

The Chicago Memorial Day Parade marches south along State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street.

Source: TimeOut.