Special Events

Over the course of a year, the Department of Public Works is responsible for setting up work zone barricades for 90 special events, like Last Fling and the Memorial Day parade. This amounts to 5,000 devices set up annually.

Festivals and Parades

Naperville is home to a number of annual festivals and parades attracting people both local and from nearby cities and states.

Naperville Community Fireworks Show 2026
Celebrate Independence Day with a free public fireworks display featuring free parking at the park complex and Neuqua Valley High School.
Frontier Sports Complex
3380 Cedar Glade Dr
Naperville Neighborly Days
This annual block party, formerly known as Old Naperville Day, is a community celebration that returns after a two-year hiatus due to the downtown Washington Street Bridge Repairs.
Downtown Naperville
8 W Chicago Ave
- Parade/Festival
River Sounds - Returns!
River Sounds is a free outdoor music series set along the Riverwalk, bringing live music to the water on select summer evenings.
Jaycees WiFi Park
120 Water St.
Saints Peter & Paul Homecoming Fest 2026
A celebration of Saints Peter and Paul’s 1846 origins! Saturday, Aug. 22 (2 p.m. - 10 p.m.).
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
36 N Ellsworth St
Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling
The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!
Downtown Naperville
174 Jackson Ave
Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling
The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!
Downtown Naperville
174 Jackson Ave
Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling
The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!
Downtown Naperville
174 Jackson Ave
Last Fling Labor Day Parade
The Last Fling Labor Day Parade starts its journey through Downtown Naperville at 10am on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Downtown Naperville
174 Jackson Ave
Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling
The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend!
Downtown Naperville
174 Jackson Ave
Naperville Sister Cities International Festival
The Naperville Sister Cities International Festival brings together the rich cultural traditions of our global community.
Naperville Central Park
104 E. Benton Avenue
Sister Cities International Festival
The Naperville Sister Cities Foundation invites you to our 6th annual Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Central Park in Naperville!
Central Park
104 E Benton Ave
Irish Fest
The West Suburban Irish invite you to celebrate Irish culture, community and tradition at the 6th Annual Naperville Irish Fest, returning to Central Park in downtown Naperville on Sept. 18-19!
Central Park
104 W Benton Ave
Irish Fest
The West Suburban Irish invite you to celebrate Irish culture, community, and tradition at the 6th Annual Naperville Irish Fest, returning to Central Park in downtown Naperville.
Central Park
104 W Benton Ave

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Events Calendar

The 2026 calendar of approved special events is full of exciting events for every interest!

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Special Event Information

Occasional events in the City require road closures and detour routes. Check out a list of those upcoming events as well as their associated maps online!

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