Bluff City Cemetery – Memorial Day Ceremony
11:00 a.m.
945 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin, IL
Attend Elgin’s primary Memorial Day ceremony at Bluff City Cemetery, honoring those who served and sacrificed for our country. This year’s program will recognize the 250th Anniversary of the United States and feature keynote speaker Christine Harmon of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The ceremony includes performances by the Elgin Master Chorale and a local high school band, along with traditional readings by the Fox Valley Young Marines, including the Gettysburg Address and General John Logan’s order establishing Memorial Day. Highlights include the laying of wreaths at the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial, a roll call of deceased veterans, a rifle salute, and the playing of Taps.
Special Notes: Free shuttle service will be available from the main and east gates. The ceremony will also be broadcast live on WRMN 1410 AM and WRMN Facebook Live, with a recording posted later on the City of Elgin Facebook page.