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id: 49f879c6ec
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-11 07:30 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 11:46 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Chicago-area towns hold Veterans Day parades and events

Veterans Day parades, ceremonies and community events took place across the Chicago area on Wednesday, with Aurora's parade starting at 10:15 a.m.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/11/heres-how-to-celebrate-veterans-day-around-chicago-on-wednesday/), 2026-11-11 07:30 CST: Here’s How To Celebrate Veterans Day Across Chicago Wednesday
- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/2026-veterans-day-parades-celebrations-chicago/), 2026-11-11 08:26 CST: 2026 Veterans Day parades, celebrations across Chicago area
- [ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/post/veterans-day-chicago-honors-families-annual-soldier-field-ceremony/20033355/), 2026-11-11 11:46 CST: Veterans Day events across Chicago area honor service members

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