On Friday, October 13th, the Village of Hinsdale will play host and be the starting point for the annual Firefighter's Silent Parade. As in the past, the parade will kick off at 7:00pm from Garfield Street and Chicago Avenue in Hinsdale and proceed west on Chicago Avenue through Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Downers Grove ending in Lisle.

The Silent Parade honors firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty and civilians who have died as a result of fire. All emergency vehicles participating in this parade will display their lights only; no sirens will be sounded. Fire and emergency vehicles from all over the metro Chicago area participate in this event. A Memorial Service will follow at the end of the parade at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, in Lisle at approximately 7:45pm.

The community is encouraged to line the parade route and show their support by holding illuminated flashlights or American flags.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Village of Hinsdale Fire Department at (630) 789-7060 or fire@villageofhinsdale.org.

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