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 2023 Last Fling and Labor Day Parade on Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4, 2023
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Dawn Portner, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
Sponsored by the Naperville Jaycees, the Last Fling is scheduled for September 1 through September 4, 2023 on Jackson Avenue. The Labor Day Parade will be held on Monday, September 4. The entire event features live entertainment, food vendors, and a carnival.
DISCUSSION:
Event organizers have met with the Special Events Team which includes representatives from the Park District, Edward Hospital, and the Downtown Naperville Alliance to coordinate event logistics.
For the third year, the carnival, live entertainment, expo and food vendors will be located solely on Jackson Avenue.
Road closures, detours, and temporary No Parking/Tow Zones for the entire event are shown on the attached maps. Specific traffic control details are shown in the ordinance.
Dates, Hours, Amplification, and Ancillary Event Information:
Following are the dates and hours for the 2023 Last Fling:
Friday, September 2, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, September 4, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, September 5, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Please note that from September 1 - 3, the carnival will close at 10 p.m. On September 4 the carnival will close at 8 p.m.
The schedule of events on September 4 are as follows:
* Labor Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m.
* The Last Fling will open once the parade has ended
All insurance requirements will be fulfilled prior to the issuance of the Special Event permit for the Last Fling.
Resident Notification:
As with all events, event organizers are responsible for notifying residents. The Naperville Jaycees will provide notification n...
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