Field of Honor

In honor of Memorial Day, Village Green Park goes red, white and blue this weekend with 1,901 American flags and other festivities.

With the help of local volunteers, the  and other sponsors, the  has transformed  into a memorial for soldiers who have given their lives in the service of war and peace. The Field of Honor also commemorates village history--there are 1,901 flags because the village was founded 110 years ago in 1901.

Local religious leaders will hold a sunset ceremony every evening, and on Saturday and Sunday, local bands play in the gazebo. On Monday, a parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. from Western Avenue and Cherry Lane.

SCHEDULE:

Friday, May 27                                                           

8-8:30 p.m.: Sunset Ceremony  by Father Tom Moran of      

Saturday, May 28

Music in the Gazebo:

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Patriotic Music Marches On           
1-2 p.m.: The Legacy Girls                                         
2:30-4 p.m.: Palatine Concert Band with members of the Northbrook Junior High Wind Ensemble                                        

8-8:30 p.m.: Sunset Ceremony by Father Bob Heinz of                   

Sunday, May 29                                                  

Music in the Gazebo:                                                  

12-1 p.m.: Navy Band Great Lakes                                          
1:30-2:30 p.m.: The Legacy Girls                                                                         
3-4 p.m.: Northbrook Symphony Brass Quintet                                         

8-8:30 p.m.: Sunset Ceremony by Cantor Kim Harris of                                     

Monday, May 30           

10:30 a.m. Parade from Cherry & Western to Village Green Park 

Ceremony in the Village Green immediately after the parade

8-8:30 p.m.: Closing Sunset Ceremony by Pastor John Berg of             

Tuesday, May 31

8 a.m.: Flags dismantled and arranged for pickup.