May 31, 2010
11:30am
Parade begins at Division Street and Ashland Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
The River Forest Park District and the River Forest Service Club are proud to present the 2010 Memorial Day Parade. The parade is one of twelve special events that the Park District will be hosting in 2009. This year’s parade will begin at the corner of Ashland Avenue and Division Street. The parade route heads south on Ashland Avenue to Lake Street, then heads west on Lake Street to Keystone Avenue. The parade ends at Lake Street and Keystone Avenue in Keystone Park.
Over 100 entries and thousands of spectators are expected to participate in this year’s event, making this day one of the highlights of the year in the Village of River Forest. This event is entirely supported by community contributions.
2010 Memorial Day Parade Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
- Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest (Community Picnic Sponsor)
- US Bank
Gold Sponsors
- TBA
Silver Sponsors
- Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co.
- River Forest Women’s Club
Bronze Sponsors
- Bump City Auto
- Cassidy Tire & Service
- Coe-Truman Technologies, Inc.
- MB Financial
- Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
- Sun Star Dental
- Wednesday Journal (Media Sponsor)
Memorial Day Service
At the conclusion of the parade, a somber and reverent service honoring our local veterans will take place at Keystone Park. A variety of color guards, marching bands, scout troops and others will assist in the observance.
Community Picnic
Immediately following the Memorial Day Service, a community picnic will be held at Keystone Park. Grilled hot dogs, chips and soda/water will be provided.
Parade Sponsorship Opportunities
The Memorial Day Parade offers a number of sponsorship opportunities that will fit your businesses marketing budget. Each sponsor level carries a number of unique benefits that will provide your business maximum exposure for name recognition and enhance your corporate image. Click below for more sponsorship information, or contact Karen Scherrer at 708-366-6660x105 or at kscherrer@rfparks.com.