Naperville Memorial Day Parade 2013

Information is from the Naperville Memorial Day Parade website.

"The mission of the Naperville Memorial Day Parade is to honor our Veterans and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.  To that end, the events on Monday, May 27, 2013, shall be completely devoted to remembering and giving thanks."

PARADE ROUTE

Main Parade steps off from Jackson and West St. – East to 
Washington, North to Benton, East to SS Peter & Paul parking lot

DETAILS FOR PARADE DAY

• Your entry (except for the high school bands) 
  should meet at the Centennial Beach Parking Lot.  That is where you will 
  step-off from. (Click the "Parade Route" tab on the left to see the full 
  route)


• Access to the Centennial Beach Parking Lot 
  will be cut-off after 9:30 AM-your group should arrive prior to that time 
  especially if you need to stage a float or vehicle


• The parade will start at 10:30 AM


• NO THROWING OF CANDY AT ANY TIME


• NO DISTRIBUTION OF ANY ITEMS AT OR ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE, INCLUDING THE STAGING AREA


• Your entry must have a large, obvious sign 
  with your unit number displayed.  This is for the announcers.


• At the end of the parade, please move out of 
  the way as quickly as possible.  This is for the safety of your people and the 
  marchers right behind you.


• Remember, we are all marching to pay 
  tribute to our nation's heroes. If any part of the parade process becomes 
  challenging, remember this:  We are not suffering or sacrificing nearly as much 
  as the people for whom we are marching!