Kane County Communities Commemorate Memorial Day 2025

This Memorial Day, communities across Kane County will come together to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies and parades will take place throughout the county on and around Monday, May 26, 2025. From solemn wreath-layings to stirring musical tributes, each event pays tribute to the fallen with heartfelt gratitude and patriotic spirit. Veterans groups, civic leaders, schools, and residents will participate in these observances, reflecting the deep respect held for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Memorial Day Events by Location:

​Aurora
– Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. Parade steps off at Benton Street and River Street.

Batavia
– Memorial Day Ceremony: Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at VFW Post 1197, 645 S. River St. Includes the Batavia Community Band, wreath-laying, POW/MIA tribute, and rifle salute.
– Decoration Day Cemetery Walk: Monday, May 26 from 10–10:45 a.m. at the Depot Museum. A walking tour through West Side Cemetery featuring stories of Batavia’s Civil War veterans. Weather permitting. $12. Register at bataviaparks.org.

Carpentersville
– Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony: Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. in Veterans Garden, Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave.

Dundee / West Dundee
– Memorial Dedication Ceremony: Saturday, May 24 at 11 a.m. at Tri-City Evergreen VFW Post 2298, 117 S. First St., West Dundee. 

Elburn
– Memorial Day Ceremony: Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at Blackberry Township Cemetery (Route 47 & Keslinger Road). Procession starts at 10 a.m. from Lions Park, 500 Filmore St. 

Elgin
– Memorial Day Ceremonies: Monday, May 26 - 8:30 a.m. – Mount Hope Cemetery 9:00 a.m. – Lakewood Memorial Park 9:40 a.m. – Elgin Veterans Memorial Park 11:00 a.m. – Bluff City Cemetery -Shuttle buses will be available to transport attendees between locations.

Geneva
– Memorial Day Parade / Ceremonies : Monday, May 26 – Geneva will honor Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, with early morning ceremonies starting at 6:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, followed by stops at the State Street Bridge (6:30 a.m.), Kane County Memorial (6:45 a.m.), and the WWI Monument at the Geneva Township Senior Center (7:10 a.m.). The Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m., staring at the Geneva train station and moving down Third Street and ending at Wheeler Park. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. featuring the Geneva High School Choir and Marching Band,. Note: Third Street and the intersection at State Street will be closed; parking restrictions begin at 8 a.m. 

Huntley
– Memorial Day Ceremony: Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at Huntley Cemetery.

Kaneville
– Memorial Day Program: Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. Includes historical presentation and choir performance, followed by a march to the cemetery and refreshments at the Community Center.

Montgomery
– Memorial Day Ceremony: Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery.

South Elgin

- Memorial Day Dedication: Friday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the new Public Safety Center, 50 S. Water Street, there will be a Veterans Plaza Paver Dedication. The ceremony will recognize more than 150 veterans who have been honored with engraved pavers at the Veterans Plaza. The event will include the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner and remarks from veterans who helped plan the plaza.

St. Charles
– Memorial Day Events: Monday, May 26 6:00 a.m. – Flag raising at Baker Community Center followed by cemetery processions. 10:00 a.m. – Parade begins at 6th and Main Streets.  10:45 a.m. – Memorial service at the Freedom Shrine (Rain location: St. Charles Fire Station).

To add an event or make a correction, please email mannjulie@kanecountyil.gov. 

Veteran Assistance:
Kane County veterans seeking support with military benefits or community resources are encouraged to contact the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission. Learn more at: www.kanecountyil.gov/Pages/veterans.aspx