104th Annual Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade
104th Annual Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade
More than 70 entries marched in Elmhurst’s 104th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on May 30, as presented by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Park District.
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The combined Elmhurst Police and Fire Department Color Guard kicks off the 104th Annual Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst.
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The Illinois Army National Guard’s 144th Army Band, which dates back to the American Civil War, marches down York Street during its debut parade performance.
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Members of Club Scout Pack #23 carry the Vietnam War memorial banner.
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Elmhurst City Council First Ward Alderman Jennifer Veremis is among those marching as representatives of the United Service Organizations (USO) of Illinois.
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Flag-waving former Elmhurst Mayor and DuPage County Board of Commissioners District 2 member Pete DiCianni displays his patriotic spirit.
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The horn section of York Community High School’s Marching Dukes band entertains their hometown crowd.
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Bill Shanklin, Sergeant-at-Arms at Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, serves as Master of Ceremonies for the Post-Parade Military Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park.
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Parade Grand Marshal Robert Fozino, a Vietnam War veteran while a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, talks about the importance of remembering those killed in action.
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American Civil War re-enactors from the 2nd Kentucky Calvary prepare to fire their cannon.