Naperville Accepting Applications for 2027 Special Event Permits

NAPERVILLE, Ill. ~ Naperville, Illinois - The City of Naperville has announced that they are now accepting special event applications for events taking place in the 2027 calendar year. Interested parties must submit their applications through the City's website using the Civic Access portal by Wednesday, July 8.

According to city officials, any outdoor event held on City property, such as streets, sidewalks, and parks, will be considered a special event. Additionally, events that are deemed to have a significant impact on the city will also require a special event permit. This includes events that require street closures (excluding neighborhood block parties), closure of parking facilities or use of city-owned property, and posting of "No Parking, Tow Zones."

To apply for a special event permit, applicants must use the Civic Access portal which gathers all necessary information and allows for easy management of permits. During the application process, four required documents must be uploaded: Special Events Notarized Agreement, Special Events Memorandum of Understanding (new for 2027), Special Event Sustainability Checklist, and a site plan and/or route map.

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The deadline for submitting completed special event permit applications is July 8th, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to review the Special Events Resource Guide, Special Events Sustainability Guide, Special Events Accessibility Checklist and the 2026 Special Events Seminar presentation on the City's website at www.naperville.il.us/eventpermit.

It is important to note that some events may require additional licenses and permits such as liquor licenses or permits for fireworks, amplifiers or tents. In these cases, the Special Events Team will work with organizers to determine what is needed.

For more information about special event permits and guidelines, interested parties can visit www.naperville.il.us/eventpermit. To learn more about the City of Naperville and its services, visit www.naperville.il.us. Residents can also sign up for Naper Notify - the City's notification system for important emergency and community information - by visiting www.napernotify.com.

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