Events

Parades

All community supporters and friends & family of Naperville Responds are invited to march! Parade details are generally announced one week prior to each respective Parade.

2024 West Suburban Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade / Thanks to all marchers that came out March 9, 2024. 

2024 Naperville Memorial Day Parade / Thanks to all marchers that came out May 27, 2024.  

2024 Holiday Parade of Lights / November 29 / Downtown Naperville - Staging area at Centennial Beach parking lot

Strength and Honor Lunch

The annual “Strength and Honor” luncheon is held each April to honor and give thanks to Veterans and active military.

This year’s luncheon on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, featured guest speaker Dr. Ralph “Croker” Jones, U.S. Navy (Ret.). The luncheon celebrated our Veterans and military with a record attendance – over 300 Veterans and nearly 700 total attendees. The event is free of charge for Veterans and military.

The Naperville Salute – Independence Day Weekend

The Naperville Salute, a hometown-focused Fourth of July celebration, will return in 2024 to Rotary Hill near downtown Naperville. The Salute blends community, local entertainment, food and family fun. Proceeds from The Salute will benefit Naperville Responds. For more info, visit www.napervillesalute.com.

September 11 Remembrance

Naperville Responds, in partnership with the City of Naperville, is proud to support the annual September 11 Remembrance. The remembrance will take place starting at 6PM on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial, located behind the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., along the Riverwalk. In case of rain, the event will be held in City Council Chambers. The Naperville Municipal Band will begin playing music at 5:45PM.

Oktoberfest at Peanuts

It's time to stein! Peanuts Bar & Grill in downtown Naperville well hold its annual Oktoberfest to benefit Naperville Responds from Noon to 7PM on Sunday, September 29. Stop by Peanuts at 22 W. Chicago Ave. in downtown Naperville for Beer, brats and bands.

Cheers For Veterans Raffle, Cocktail Party & Fundraiser

The 2024 Cheers for Veterans fundraiser will return in November 2024.