It’s easy to think of this day as just a day off from work, a long weekend, a time to fire up the grill, to “open” the pool, or as the official kick-off to summer. Or it might be a day of working in the yard and cleaning out the garage, not exactly a day of rest and recreation. And while all of those are fine things to do, we should never lose sight of what this special day is really about. This day recognizes and remembers the servicemen and women who laid down their lives while serving our country.

To help those who wish to participate in special Memorial Day events in McHenry County, we’ve pulled together this guide, broken out by city. We’ve provided what we feel is the “primary address” for each event below, based on where most activities will be taking place. Especially for parades though, be sure to check the details for more information on the parade routes.

If you are in charge of a Memorial Day event, please take a couple of minutes to add it (for free) to our Events Calendar, and we’ll include it here in our guide.

Memorial Day this year is Monday, May 29, 2023

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All information is subject to change and we always recommend contacting the specific locations to verify conditions and availability, especially those that are weather dependent.

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