More About American Legion Post 20, City of Crown Point to Host Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
CROWN POINT — American Legion Post 20 and the City of Crown Point will host the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 25.
The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. May 25, with staging at the Cal Ripken Little League parking lot along Joliet Street. The parade begins on Joliet Street, goes to Main Street south to Wells Street and ends at the Historic Maplewood Cemetery.
At 11 a.m., there will be a brief ceremony at the Historic Maplewood Cemetery in recognition of those who sacrificed for our freedom, with a presentation from Stephany Leonard, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran who lost her veteran husband to service-connected PTSD.
American Legion Post 20 Cmdr. Kevin Dvorak will deliver opening remarks, with Mayor Pete Land delivering the reflection following.
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What: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
When: 10:30 a.m. (parade), 11 a.m. (ceremony) Monday, May 25
Where: Joliet Street (parade), Historic Maplewood Cemetery, Wells Street entrance across from Solon Robinson Elementary (ceremony)
**Photo Courtesy of City of Crown Point
The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. May 25, with staging at the Cal Ripken Little League parking lot along Joliet Street. The parade begins on Joliet Street, goes to Main Street south to Wells Street and ends at the Historic Maplewood Cemetery.
At 11 a.m., there will be a brief ceremony at the Historic Maplewood Cemetery in recognition of those who sacrificed for our freedom, with a presentation from Stephany Leonard, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran who lost her veteran husband to service-connected PTSD.
American Legion Post 20 Cmdr. Kevin Dvorak will deliver opening remarks, with Mayor Pete Land delivering the reflection following.
Quick Facts
What: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
When: 10:30 a.m. (parade), 11 a.m. (ceremony) Monday, May 25
Where: Joliet Street (parade), Historic Maplewood Cemetery, Wells Street entrance across from Solon Robinson Elementary (ceremony)
**Photo Courtesy of City of Crown Point
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May 25, 2026
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The City of Crown Point was founded on Oct. 31, 1834, by Solon Robinson. At the time, it was known as Robinson’s Prairie, named after Solon Robinson. Crown Point was incorporated as a town on June 3, 1868, and officially became a city 43 years later on June 6, 1911.
Crown Point is the seat of Lake County and is considered "The Hub," of Lake County.
Our staff works hard every day to, "Build a Stronger Community from Within."
Crown Point is the seat of Lake County and is considered "The Hub," of Lake County.
Our staff works hard every day to, "Build a Stronger Community from Within."
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