When: May 25, 2008 Time: 5:30 am the drive will be open to bicyclist's
Festival The post-ride festival is from 8:00 a.m. to noon and offers something for everyone, including music, a pancake breakfast ($5.00 extra when you register), special activities for kids and families, bicycle celebrations, sponsor booths and much more.
Important! The Bank of America Bike the Drive takes place rain or shine. Refunds are not available. Your investment in this event goes directly toward making Chicagoland a better place for bicyclists
Chicago's Memorial Day Parade The Chicago Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2008. The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza in Chicago (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at 12:00 (noon) and proceed south on State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street.
Memorial Day is a day to be thankful that we live in a country where freedom, justice and democracy are proudly defended. The City of Chicago honors all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country, and will include recognition of the Illinois Gold Star Families during the Commemoration. Since September 11, 2001, many residents of Illinois have died while in service; this includes the attack on the Pentagon and the continuing war against terrorism. Chicago's Memorial Day Parade is considered one of the
The Stephens Convention Center The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is a convention center in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Built in 1975, the center has exhibition space of 840,000 sq ft (78,000 m²). It is located near O'Hare International Airport, Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre.
The facility is named after long time Rosemont mayor, Donald E. Stephens.
