DeKalb American Veterans’ 18th annual Vets Weekend begins Aug. 1 in Genoa

Events take place in DeKalb, Genoa, Sycamore

Backlit American flags wave along the Avenue of Flags in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore Friday during the opening ceremony for the 24-hour Veterans Vigil. — Shaw Local file photo –The DeKalb American Veterans will hold its 18th annual Veterans Weekend in DeKalb, Genoa and Sycamore. (Mark Busch)

July 24, 2025 at 6:12 pm CDT

The DeKalb American Veterans will present the 18th annual Veterans Weekend across DeKalb, Genoa and Sycamore on Aug. 1 and 2.

Festivities kick off with a meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the DeKalb American Veterans Post 90, 421 Oak St. A veterans’ recognition ceremony will follow at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited.

Events continue Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St., beginning with a veterans and community breakfast featuring French toast and sausage. It will be served from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m.

A living military encampment will also be on display that day.

A motorcycle and motorcade parade will travel from DeKalb through Sycamore to Genoa at 8:15 a.m.

Additional events include a Veterans Awareness Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. and a corn boil starting at 3 p.m.