Chicago Marine Week begins Thursday: Full schedule

Chicago Marine Week begins Thursday: Full schedule
Chicago Marine Week begins Thursday: Full schedule
CHICAGO — The United States Marine Corps is inviting the public to celebrate its 250th anniversary during Chicago’s Marine Week.

From Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, people can go to events that showcase the talent and commitment of the men and women who serve.

Daily events include workouts with marines, wreath laying ceremonies, equipment displays and live performances by the Quantico Marine Band.

They will take place in both the city and suburbs.

For the full Marine Week Chicago schedule, click here

On Thursday morning, Marines kicked off the celebrations with a flag raising ceremony at the Plaza of the Americas on Michigan Avenue.

Afterwards, people got a taste of the physical demands of being a Marine with a Marine-led exercise session.


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