On Monday, May 27th, 2024, the Plainfield American Legion Marne Post #13 will be honoring our Nation’s veterans by hosting their annual Memorial Day Parade.
The parade will begin at Ira Jones Middle School, located at 15320 South Wallin Drive in Plainfield, at 10:45 a.m. and travel east on Ottawa Street. The parade will enter onto the path of Settler’s Park near the intersection of Van Dyke Road and Ottawa Street. The parade will continue east through Settler’s Park and end at the memorial in the park. A wreath laying ceremony, rifle salute, and band performances will occur at the memorial following the parade.
The following roadways will close at approximately 10:30 a.m. and remain closed until the parade reaches the memorial at approximately 11:00 a.m.:
- Wallin Drive at Ottawa Street
- Ottawa Street from Wallin Drive to Van Dyke Road
- Van Dyke Road at Ottawa Street
Parking will also be restricted on these roads from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
A limited amount of parking will be available at the Village Hall and along Village Center Drive. Additional parking can be found on Van Dyke Road south of Ottawa Street and at Ira Jones Middle School. Handicapped parking is available in the Village Hall parking lot.
Anyone with questions pertaining to the road closures or the parking can contact Commander Anthony Novak at (815) 267-7234.