Park Ridge residents can honor local veterans at two events on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
American Legion Post 247 will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at the veterans monument in Hodges Park, according to the City of Park Ridge. A shared-cost lunch follows at 11:30 a.m. at Harp & Fiddle, according to Stroll Park Ridge's community calendar.
The Hodges Park monument bears the names of Park Ridge servicemen killed in war. The ceremony is part of a long-running tradition at the site. In 2020, the Chicago Tribune reported that about 40 people attended the annual ceremony, including Legion members, Park Ridge police officers and members of the public. That year's program included reflections on military service, a performance of "Taps" and a rifle salute.
That evening, Maine South High School hosts its Veterans Day Concert. The school's fine arts calendar lists the performance from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium at 1111 South Dee Road. Band directors Dave Hutter and Chris Buti are listed as contacts for the event.
Residents with questions about the concert can reach the Maine South Fine Arts office at 847-692-8240.
