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2026 Memorial Day Massacre Commemoration
Sat, May 16
|11731 S Avenue O
In 1937, during the Memorial Day Massacre, ten workers were killed and many more injured while peacefully demonstrating for union recognition at Republic Steel.
Time & Location
May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
11731 S Avenue O, 11731 S Avenue O, Chicago, IL 60617, USA
About the event
In 1937, during the Memorial Day Massacre, ten workers were killed and many more injured while peacefully demonstrating for union recognition at Republic Steel.
Join us on Saturday, May 16 as we honor their legacy and reflect on the ongoing struggles faced by workers and immigrants today.
📍 11731 S. Avenue O, Chicago
🕛 Doors open at 12:00 PM | Ceremony begins at 1:00 PM
This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.
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