Marine Week in Chicago: Schedule of Events

Monday – May 11

Marines volunteer to restore Levin Park (8:00 A.M.)
Marine Week Dedication Ceremony at Daley Plaza (10:00 A.M.)
Will feature the 29 Palms Marine Band and Color Guard, Brigadier General Melvin G. Spiese (Chicago native) and a pinning ceremony to honor Marine families and veterans

Tuesday – May 12

Marines volunteer to restore Riis Park (8:00 A.M.)
Performances by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own” The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps at Oak Park and River Forest High School Stadium (6:00 P.M.)

Wednesday – May 13

Marines volunteer at Cornerstone Community Outreach Center (8:00 A.M.)
Performances by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own” The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps at Soldier Field (3:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.)

Thursday – May 14

Friday – May 15

Marines at Navy Pier (All Day)
Will feature robotics, technology and vehicle displays, Martial Arts and Combat Fitness demonstrations, and the 29 Palms Marine Band
Marines at Arlington Park racetrack (All Day)
Will feature aviation, technology and vehicle displays

Saturday – May 16

Marines at Navy Pier (All Day)
Will feature robotics, technology and vehicle displays, Martial Arts and Combat Fitness demonstrations, and the 29 Palms Marine Band
Marine Band Concert at Navy Pier, Skyline Stage (8:00 P.M.)
Marines at Arlington Park racetrack (All Day)
Will feature aviation, technology and vehicle displays

Sunday – May 17

Marines at Navy Pier (All Day)
Will feature robotics, technology and vehicle displays, Martial Arts and Combat Fitness demonstrations, and the 29 Palms Marine Band at Skyline Stage (3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.)
Marines at Arlington Park racetrack (All Day)
Will feature technology and vehicle displays, performances by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own” The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Marine Corps Aircraft Demonstrations (12:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.)

Events are free and open to the public.