Join us and march in the Memorial Day Parade!

Join us in celebrating our veterans by marching in the River Forest Memorial Day Parade. Oak Leyden is proud to be part of the 101st annual River Forest Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, and Community Picnic on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade kicks off at 9:30 AM beginning at Iowa and Ashland, traveling south on Ashland to Lake Street, then west to Keystone Park. The parade will end at Keystone Park with a ceremony and FREE hotdog lunch. Over 100 entries participate annually in the Parade, with thousands of residents lining the route, making this day one of the highlights of the year in the Village of River Forest.

The mission of our parade is "to recognize and honor the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States of America and especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice".

For details on how you can take part, contact us via email at info@oak-leyden.org or call Jim Michael at (708) 524-1050 ext. 117.  It will be a great day to celebrate our military service members and raise awareness of our organization.