9th Annual Southside Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
7750 South Emerald Avenue

The event kicks off in the heart of Auburn Gresham on 77th Emerald with a Wreath Ceremony in front of the beautiful St. Leo's Residence for Veterans. The ceremony consists of a flag folding ceremony, live band, a keynote address, honoree awards, wreath laying and more! Next the Parade Procession steps off including: Community Veterans, Community Stakeholders and organizations like: JROTC/SROTC (leading as color guard), the Music Box Foundation, the Buffalo Soldiers 9th & 10th Horse Cavalry, Windy City Cheer, Barton Elementary School Band, MBM Dance Co, Stay Lit, Teatro Tariakuri dance, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, The Most Worshipful St. James Grand Lodge & Beatrice Grand Chapter order of Mason/Eastern Stars, The Tuskegee Airmen, Triple Nickels 555th, Montford Point Marines, Strike Force, The American Legion and more! There will be Live Patriotic music, free bbq, veteran gifts and so much more! Registration now open! Free for all

P arade Steps Off at 77th Emerald and returns to 77th Emerald