Special Events

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.

The End of Summer

The End of Summer

Naperville's annual Last Fling is a festival that celebrates the end of summer and the onset of fall through music, food and family friendly activities.

Festivals and Parades

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

  1. National Night Out: Movie Night Kick-Off feat. "Lilo & Stitch" 

    Join the City of Naperville and YMCA for a free night of outdoor family fun and a movie under the stars to kick off National Night Out festivities in Naperville.

    Fry Family YMCA
    2120 W. 95th Street
  2. National Night Out 

    Join your neighbors and public safety officials for Naperville's 28th annual night out against crime!

    Neighborhoods throughout Naperville!
    City streets
  3. 2024 India Day Parade and Celebrations 

    ndian Community Outreach invites you to experience an amazing 10th INDIA DAY COLORFUL PARADE & CELEBRATION featuring a free concert by Salim Sulaiman

    Parade on Mill Street and all day festivities at Rotary Hill
    443 Aurora Ave
  4. Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival 

    Calling all foodies! We're returning to Naper Settlement in the heart of downtown Naperville to bring you the 2024 Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival.

    Naper Settlement
    523 S. Webster St.
  5. Naperville Irish Fest 

    Naperville Irish Fest is a vibrant celebration of Irish culture featuring music, dance, and community festivities.

    Naperville Central Park
    104 E. Benton St.
  6. Naperville Irish Fest 

    Naperville Irish Fest is a vibrant celebration of Irish culture featuring music, dance, and community festivities.

    Naperville Central Park
    104 E. Benton St.