Naperville Salute Festival activities run Friday through Sunday
The 4th annual Naperville Salute Festival — a family-friendly fest to benefit Naperville Responds for Veterans — will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 5; 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at Rotary Hill, 440 Aurora Ave., in downtown Naperville.
Food, drinks, a family fun zone with children’s activities, live entertainment and special presentations for the military are planned.
The live music lineup includes:
- Friday: 4 p.m., This End Up at 4 p.m.; 6 p.m., Hello Weekend; and 8 p.m., Burning Red: Tribute to Taylor.
- Saturday: 2 p.m., Soul 2 the Bone; 4 p.m., OMT; 6 p.m., Run Forest Run; and 8 p.m., Underwater People.
- Sunday: 2 p.m., Summer Son; 4 p.m., Maggie Speaks; and 6 p.m., Smart Mouth.
Tickets on Saturday and Sunday are $6 for those 13 years old and older with veterans, military personnel and children 12 years and younger free.
Tickets are $20 for those 13 and older; $15 for ages 5 to 12; free for veterans, military personnel and children 4 and younger.Tickets are available at www.napervillesalute.org.
The Naperville Salute 5-mile Ruck March will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 7, starting at the Riverwalk Grand Pavillion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court. Register at www.napervillesalute.org.
Event proceeds support Naperville Responds for Veterans, which assists veterans and their families, especially those with low and moderate income, with home repairs and renovations.
Naperville Park District celebrates National Park and Recreation Month
July is National Park and Recreation Month, and the Naperville Park District is urging residents to use park facilities and take part in district activities in recognition of the roles park district’s play in promoting healthy lifestyles.
The Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s 6th annual Unplug Illinois Day is on Saturday, July 13. Residents are encouraged to take a break from electronic devices and enjoy parks in their communities.
Naperville Park District has 138 parks throughout the city and more than 7,500 recreational classes, teams, events and performances every year, district officials said. Its mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, minds and community.
Residents can learn about the district’s activities through its Park It! In Naperville campaign at www.napervilleparks.org/parkit.
