Marine Week, Chicago

It's Marine Week here in Chicago. The USMC has a variety of events and demonstrations that have gone on around town all week, including this weekend. The events listed below are free and opened to the public (except one event, as noted):

FRIDAY

12 p.m. - 7 p.m. – Marines at Arlington Park Racetrack - aircraft, robotics, technology and vehicle displays in the Arlington Park parking lot. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Musical Performance at Arlington Park Racetrack - a performance by the 29 Palms Jazz Band.

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Musical Performance at the Navy Pier Dock Street Stage - The 29 Palms Marine Band will perform at the Navy Pier Dock Street Stage.

SATURDAY

10 A.M. - 6 p.m. – Marines at Navy Pier - robotics, technology and vehicle displays, the National Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit, Martial Arts and Combat Fitness demonstrations, and the 29 Palms Marine Band.

In addition to the USMC exhibition, those attending at Navy Pier will want to check out the Navy Pier and USO of Illinois salute to the Armed Forces, 12 noon - 5 p.m. The Children's Museum at Navy Pier is also offering free admission to all active service members and up to 4 guests.

10 A.M. - 6 p.m. – Marines at Arlington Park Racetrack - aircraft, robotics, technology and vehicle displays in the Arlington Park parking lot. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. – Musical Performance at Navy Pier, Skyline Stage - Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own” The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the 29 Palms Marine band.

SUNDAY

7:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. – Musical Performance at Chicago Spring Half Marathon - Marine Corps runners will participate in the race and the 29 Palms Marine Band will perform. (Race start at Wacker Drive and finish at Lake Shore Park, Chicago, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 6:00 p.m. – Marines at Navy Pier - robotics, technology and vehicle displays, the National Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit, Martial Arts and Combat Fitness demonstrations, and the 29 Palms Marine Band.

11:15 A.M. - 6:00 p.m. – Marines at Arlington Park Racetrack - aircraft, robotics, technology and vehicle displays in the Arlington Park parking lot. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Special Marine Demonstrations at Arlington Park - Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own” - The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Marine Corps Aircraft Demonstrations. Arlington Park entrance fees apply. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Performance at Arlington Park Racetrack - The USMC Battle Color Ceremony features "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, The USMC Silent Drill Platoon, and the Color Guard from Historic Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)