Memorial Day Events in Kane County 2026

Aurora

• Memorial Day Parade — Monday, May 25, 10 a.m. Starts at Benton Street and River Street.

Batavia

• Memorial Day Ceremony — Monday, May 25, 11 a.m. VFW Post 1197, 645 S. River St.

Carpentersville

• Memorial Day Ceremony — Monday, May 25, 10 a.m.  Veterans Garden, Carpenter Park.

Elburn

• Memorial Day Ceremony — Monday, May 25, 10 a.m. Blackberry Township Cemetery.

Elgin

• Memorial Day Ceremonies — Monday, May 25
  • 8:30 a.m. — Mount Hope Cemetery
  • 9 a.m. — Lakewood Memorial Park
  • 9:45 a.m. — Veterans Memorial Park
  • 11 a.m. — Bluff City Cemetery

Geneva

• Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony — Monday, May 25, 10 a.m. Parade begins at the Geneva Train Station and concludes with a memorial ceremony at the World War I Memorial in Wheeler Park.

Huntley

• Memorial Day Ceremony — Monday, May 25, 11 a.m. Huntley Cemetery.

Kaneville

• Memorial Day Program — Monday, May 25, 10 a.m. Kaneville Community Center Gym.

St. Charles

• Flag Raising & Cemetery Ceremonies — 6 a.m.
  Begins at Baker Community Center, 101 S. 2nd St.
• Veterans Community Breakfast Fundraiser — 7:30–10 a.m.
  Baker Memorial Church, 307 Cedar Ave.
• Parade & Flags of Honor — 10 a.m.
  Parade begins at 6th and Main streets.
• Memorial Service — 10:45 a.m.
  Freedom Shrine, 211 N. Riverside Ave.

Veterans Memorial

The Kane County Veterans Memorial at 719 S. Batavia Ave. in Geneva is open to the public year round. 

Veteran Assistance

Veterans seeking support with benefits or resources can contact the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission. Learn more at Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission

To add or correct an event, email kanecountyconnects@kanecountyil.gov.