CHICAGO (WLS) -- The life of Rev. Jesse Jackson was celebrated.
Chicago and the nation said goodbye to Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday and Saturday.
Services were held in Chicago and South Carolina.
Plans in Washington, D.C. were postponed.
The final service for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson was one of love, laughter, tears and inspiration.
Saturday's events were the culmination of days of homegoing services for the reverend who died Feb. 17.
A procession to the cemetery immediately followed Saturday's service, which people from all over came to.
Crowds lined up early Saturday morning to get into Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
Chicago and the nation will say goodbye to Reverend Jesse Jackson on Friday.
Family spokesperson Mary Datcher joined ABC7 to talk about what the public service.
Seating is provided on a first-come, first served basis and doors open at 9 a.m. at House of Hope.
Stevie Wonder will pay tribute to the late Rev. Jackson during services Saturday in Chicago.
Grammy Award-winning gospel artists Marvin Sapp and Hezekiah Walker, along with R&B singer Terisa Griffin, will also perform at PUSH.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden will attend the people's celebration for the Reverend Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope on Friday.
The public is also invited. It starts at 11 a.m.
Jennifer Hudson, Bebe Winans and Pastor Marvin Winans are among the performers.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker are both set to speak.
There will be a private homegoing celebration for Reverend Jackson, Saturday at Rainbow Push.
We will have live coverage on air, and wherever you stream, for both of these events.
More details were released for the public seeking to attend Chicago services for Rev. Jackson.
Bags and purses need to be a smaller size, like a clutch or fanny pack.
Lighters, weapons, signage and any items that could disrupt the service are prohibited.
The People's Celebration - Public Homegoing Service of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. - Friday
Location: House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., Chicago, IL 60628
- Doors open to the public at 9 a.m. CST
- Services begin at 11 a.m. CST
There will be open, general-admission seating. Early arrival is recommended.
