After a wreath-laying ceremony in Daley Plaza at 11 a.m., the parade kicks off with Grand Marshal Major General Rodney Boyd, who is the highest-ranking African American officer in the Illinois National Guard’s history.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-what-to-do-chicago-may27-20230526-zzzuigcsznbvjil7deagyev2h4-story.html

A wreath-laying ceremony will follow to honor fallen American military heroes.

Source: https://sflcn.com/city-of-tamarac-to-pay-tribute-to-veterans-at-annual-ceremony/

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal Park, in Manila, Philippines on Mar 2, 2023.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/anwar-challenges-opposition-no-confidence-motion-parliament-3470796?cid=cna_flip_070214

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, near the Kremlin Wall during the national celebrations of the 'Defender of the Fatherland Day' in Moscow, Russia.

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/world/russia-ukraine-putin-missile-uk-boris-johnson/e6b7c2f4-a054-4d72-aaf6-b46fbebca890