CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance to establish temporary traffic controls and issue Special Event and Amplifier permits for the India Day Parade and Celebration on Sunday, August 11, 2024
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Grace Fratto, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
Sponsored by Indian Community Outreach, the Annual India Day Parade and Celebration will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Rotary Hill.
DISCUSSION:
As with all events, the priority of the Special Event Team is to minimize impact on residents, businesses, churches, and traffic flow in the area. The organizers partnered with the City, the Naperville Park District, and the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) to develop the parade route and celebration logistics.
The parade will kick off at 11:00 a.m. from Naperville North High School and proceed south on Mill Street. As shown on the attached Traffic Control Plan, the floats will exit the route west on Jefferson Avenue and all other entries will end on Jackson Avenue.
The celebration at Rotary Hill will begin at the conclusion of the parade at 12:00 p.m. and feature local concert entertainment, food vendors, and exhibitors. The event will conclude with a concert at 7:30 p.m. featuring a Bollywood performer.
New this year:
* The announcement stage will be located at the Park District's North Maintenance Facility (219 S Mill St) driveway.
* Due to public safety concerns, Aurora Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic and eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane from approximately 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. The reduction time may vary depending on pedestrian traffic and if the Naperville Police Department determines it appropriate based on public safety.
Alcoholic Beverage Tickets:
No alcoholic beverages will be served.
Accessibility Plan:
The City's accessibility plan has been discussed with the organizers and ADA viewing areas will be availab...
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