Naperville Accepting Applications for 2027 Special Event Permits
Completed applications must be submitted by July 8, 2026
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The City of Naperville is accepting special event applications for events occurring during the 2027 calendar year. Applications must be submitted through the City’s website using the Civic Access portal by Wednesday, July 8.
All outdoor events held on City property, e.g., streets, sidewalks, parks, etc., are considered special events, as well as events deemed to significantly impact the city. An event that requests any of the following actions, which must be approved by the City Council, will be considered a special event and require a special event permit:
- Events requiring street closures (with the exception of neighborhood block parties).
- Events that require the closure of parking facilities and/or the use of city-owned property.
- Events that require the posting of “No Parking, Tow Zones.”
Applicants must submit their special events permit application using the Civic Access portal. Civic Access gathers all the information needed to apply, pay for and manage permits in one place. During the special event permit application process, applicants will need to upload four required documents:
- Special Events Notarized Agreement
- New for 2027: Special Events Memorandum of Understanding
- Special Event Sustainability Checklist
- A site plan and/or route map
Completed special event permit applications must be submitted by July 8, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to view the Special Events Resource Guide, Special Events Sustainability Guide, the Special Events Accessibility Checklist and the 2026 Special Events Seminar presentation at www.naperville.il.us/eventpermit.
Some events may require supplemental licenses and permits (e.g., liquor, fireworks, amplifiers, tents, etc.). In these instances, the Special Events Team will work with the event organizer to determine what is needed.
For more information about special event permits, visit www.naperville.il.us/eventpermit. For more information on the City of Naperville, visit www.naperville.il.us. To sign up for the City’s notification system Naper Notify and receive important emergency and community information via a phone call, text message, email or smart phone app, visit www.napernotify.com.
About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.