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 Rotary Clubs of Naperville Holiday Parade of Lights on Friday, November 29, 2024
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Grace Fratto, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The Holiday Parade of Lights, sponsored by the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) and the Rotary Clubs of Naperville, will take place in downtown Naperville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
The route and associated No Parking/Tow Zones are shown on the attached map.
The parade is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to approximately 8:00 p.m.
The streets of the route will be closed at approximately 3:00 p.m. to allow time to clear parked cars and install fencing. The streets will be open to vehicular traffic and the No Parking/Tow Zone signs will be removed at approximately 8:30 p.m. or as soon as the Naperville Police Department determines it appropriate based on public safety.
Staff will post informational signs along the route beginning Monday, November 25, 2024. As with all events, the organizers are responsible for notifying all affected businesses and residents no less than two weeks prior to the event.
All insurance requirements will be fulfilled prior to the issuance of the permit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Rotary Clubs of Naperville have received $18,580 in SECA grant funds for City services required for this event. Any City services in excess of the grant will be billed to the event organizer.