Memorial Day Parade - Beverly/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood

BAPA NEWS

American Gold Star Mothers are Parade Grand Marshals. When BAPA’s Beverly/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Memorial Day Parade steps off following the Ridge Run on May 28, everyone in the line of march and gathering along Longwood Drive to watch the parade should reflect on the true meaning of the day: Honoring the men and woman who have given their lives in active service with the U.S. Armed Forces. With members of the American Gold Star Mothers leading the parade as Grand Marshals, the solemnity of the day will be particularly poignant. Read more in The Villager. Download a printable parade application. The Road Home Program is presenting sponsor of the Memorial Day Parade. Learn more.
Come out to help out the Gold Star Mothers. Nearly 100 years ago, the Chicago Council of Gold Star Mothers erected a stone memorial in honor of the men and women who gave their lives in World War I at the intersection of 87th and Western. That monument was forgotten and fell into extreme disrepair, and now a group of neighbors is working to have the memorial restored. In honor of the American Gold Star Mothers, BAPA is hosting a Memorial Day Parade kick-off event to raise funds for restoring the memorial, Thurs., Apr. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. at Cork and Kerry, 10614 S. Western. Open to anyone over age 21, admission is $25. Buy tickets. People unable to attend the event but who would like to make a donation can contact Tim Noonan,  info.ccgsm@gmail.com.