Preparing for 2031: Naperville's Bicentennial

Photo of Centennial Beach at its founding in 1931.

Citizens donated 45 acres and established Centennial Beach to mark Naperville’s first 100 years.

Naperville will mark 200 years of history in 2031 when it celebrates the bicentennial of its founding. A planned bicentennial celebration will be an exciting opportunity to honor Naperville’s rich history, culture and growth.

A group of community partners is in the process of selecting two volunteers to serve as co-chairs of the 2031 Bicentennial Committee by guiding the development of community celebrations and projects from 2026 until the bicentennial in 2031. The co-chairs will work together to create an inclusive, community-wide celebration and build a team of community members to assist.

    Next Steps

    The application period for the co-chair position ended on Feb. 13. A group of representatives from the Downtown Naperville Alliance, Naperville Chamber of Commerce, Naperville Park District, Naper Settlement and City of Naperville is currently reviewing resumés and will conduct interviews in March. Selection is anticipated by May. 

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