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Naperville Parade Of Lights Will Not Take Place In 2026: Reports
Reports cited financial and logistical challenges among the reasons for canceling the annual holiday parade.
NAPERVILLE, IL — Naperville's Holiday Parade of Lights will not take place in 2026, according to multiple reports.
Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) reports that the Rotary Club of Naperville cited high costs and limited returns in its decision to cancel the Parade of Lights.
The event was first presented by Little Friends, Inc., in 2003. Little Friends nearly canceled the Parade of Lights in 2016 amid concerns from local businesses. But the City of Naperville and the Downtown Naperville Alliance worked with the organization to keep the 2016 parade as scheduled.
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According to NCTV17, the Rotary Club of Naperville has presented the Holiday Parade of Lights since 2021.
The annual parade brought illuminated floats, marching bands and an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown Naperville each November.
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Rotary Club of Naperville did not immediately respond to Patch's request for more information Tuesday night.
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