Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade, Wreath-Laying Ceremony — PHOTOS

Chicago pulled out all the stops on Saturday to honor the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

The annual Memorial Day Parade (one of the largest in the nation), which was held on State Street, as well as the Laying of the Wreath solemn ceremony at Daley Plaza, reminds us all of the true meaning of this holiday.

Here’s a look at both of the events.

Anthony Bingham III, representing Post 1932 of the Army, at the Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at Daley Plaza on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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Sarah Kingsbury of Musicality sings the National Anthem at the Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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JROTC cadets deliver a wreath during the Wreath Presentation at Daley Plaza on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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JROTC cadets deliver a wreath during the Wreath Presentation at Daley Plaza on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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JROTC cadets Cynthia Ruiz and Michael Collazo salute during the Wreath Presentation at Daley Plaza on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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The Chicago Memorial Day Parade kicks off on State and Lake on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel with Chicago Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshall MG Charles Whittington Jr., Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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A cadet from George Westinghouse College Prep participates in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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The Lane Tech Warrior Battalion marches in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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Danny Cho watches the Memorial Day Parade with his grandmother, Sue Noh, on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marches in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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Humvees and other military vehicles with the National Guard during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade earlier this year. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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The Lincoln Park High School Marching Band performs in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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The Lyon’s Pride Marching Band of Mary Lyon Elementary School perform in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2018. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

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