Naperville, IL Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)

SPECIAL EVENT A special event, film production, or a full-contact martial arts event held on public or private property including, but not limited to: community and neighborhood parades, festivals and athletic events which meet some or all of the following criteria: (a) closure of roads, streets or City blocks; (b) demarcation of "No Parking, Tow Zones;" (c) issuances of multiple permits or licenses; (d) provision of City services as defined herein. SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR: An individual appointed by the City Manager to coordinate applications and logistics for special events and film productions. SPECIAL EVENTS SUPPORT TEAM: Representatives of various City departments and community partners who will work with the Special Events Coordinator to review special event permit applications and to assist in the provision and coordination of appropriate City services for events based on information including, but not limited to: staffing levels required, expected attendance, parking impact, numbers of event days, footprint of the event (including road closures, excluding block parties), inspections, mutual aid potential, type of entertainment, community impact and the availability of liquor. (Ord. No. 19-082, § 1, 6-18-2019; Ord. No. 22-044, § 2, 5-3-2022)

3-4C-2: - EXEMPTIONS: The following are exempt from obtaining a special event permit, unless services are required by the City of Naperville:

The City of Naperville.

The Naperville Park District.