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.

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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. Juneteenth Celebration 

    Join Naperville Neighbors United at Rotary Hill for a Juneteenth Celebration honoring the community's rich diversity through spoken word, music and dance performances.

    Rotary Hill
    440 Aurora Ave.
  2. Downtown Naperville Vintage Car Show 

    Cars will be on display on Jackson Avenue, along the Riverwalk, between Eagle and Main Streets. This event is weather permitting.

    Downtown Naperville
    200 Jackson Ave.
  3. Naperville Women’s Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair 

    Join the Naperville Woman's Club at Naper Settlement for the 66th annual Fine Art & Artisan Fair, featuring over 100 unique artists, family activities and live entertainment.

    Naper Settlement
    523 S. Webster Ln.
  4. Naperville Women’s Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair 

    Join the Naperville Woman's Club at Naper Settlement for the 66th annual Fine Art & Artisan Fair, featuring over 100 unique artists, family activities and live entertainment.

    Naper Settlement
    523 S. Webster Ln.
  5. 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
  6. Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Show 2026 

    Discover unique creations from local Chicago-area artists at an exhibition featuring fine art, live jazz music and children's activities along the downtown waterfront.

    Downtown Naperville
    135 Water St.
  7. 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

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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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