If you are looking for a great Village to buy a home in, look to one that is patriotic and has a great sense of community; that Village is Northbrook. If you pay Northbrook a visit during Memorial Day weekend, you will see a sea of red, white and blue flying in Village Green Park to proudly honor those who serve and have served in our nation's military.
For five days, 1,901 American flags, the year that Northbrook was incorporated, will stand atop 8-foot-tall poles in the park in a stunning display of patriotism, called a Field of Honor. 
"It's a unique experience, a time to come out and feel connected to the community and what Memorial Day stands for," said Judy Hughes, president of the Northbrook Historical Society, which is sponsoring the event, along with the Northbrook Park District, George W. Benjamin American Legion Post 791 and VFW Post 10236.
"The flags are dedicated to everyday heroes, people who have served and people who gave the ultimate sacrifice. We owe them so much. The freedom we enjoy today is due in part to citizen soldiers willing to put their lives at risk to protect our rights."
Visitors will be able to walk right through the flags which will be arranged in rows, five feet apart. Some flags will honor the 110th birthday of Northbrook, others will honor the men and women from Northbrook who served their country, and some flags will honor everyday heroes, such as teachers and friends.
A special display will be 43 flags circling the ball diamond to honor the 43 Northbrook men who gave their lives in defense of the country.
The display will begin being assembled on May 21st and placed in the park on Thursday, May 26, beginning at 8am. Thursday, May 26 will be the beginning of all 1,901 flags being proudly displayed in the park. About 1,000 people already are involved in the project, including local Boy Scouts who agreed to sleep in the park to watch over the flags.
Now is a great time to visit Northbrook and see what a great community this is. The Field will be open through the holiday weekend with nightly sunset services by local clergy and musical entertainment on Saturday and Sunday, including The Legacy Girls, Navy Band Great Lakes and Northbrook Symphony Brass Quintet.
The celebration doesn't end there. Monday there will be an honor parade with an appearance by U.S. Representative Robert Dold (R- IL).
Parking is available at the Village Green, as well as St. Norbert School and the nearby Metra commuter train lot. Online flag sales are available at www.healingfield.org/northbrook
If you are looking for a great Village to move to, this is a great weekend to become acquainted with Northbrook. The Marla Schneider Team can show you the great homes available in Northbrook to fit your family.
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