Thousands Expected To Attend Naperville's St. Patrick's Day Parade

The City of Naperville reminds residents of the upcoming street closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect throughout the St. Paddy’s Day 5K race and St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Saturday.

The St. Paddy’s Day 5K race begins at 8 a.m. just east of the intersection of West Street and Jackson Avenue.

• Registration for the race is still open. Visit here for more information

The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Naperville North High School, located at 899 N. Mill St. The parade will continue south on Mill Street, east on Jefferson Avenue, south on Main Street and west on Water Street to the Naperville Municipal Center.

Thousands are expected to stop out for Naperville’s parade. Between 7,000 and 17,000 typically stop out for the annual parade.

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is hosted by the West Suburban Irish. All residents are encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item to benefit the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Pantry.

• Get more information on the parade here

Race and parade route streets will be closed beginning at approximately 7:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The race and parade route will be a no parking, tow zone from 5 to 11:30 a.m. and will be posted accordingly.

Race and parade route streets are re-opened to traffic as soon as the Naperville Police Department determines it is safe. Motorists should expect delays through the morning hours in and around the race and parade area and take alternate routes or allow extra time to get to their destination.

The times and locations of the parade and race street closures, parking restrictions and tow-away zones can be found on a color-coded map located on the City’s website.

Park District Facilities Open During Parade

Naperville Park District’s Administration Building, located at 320 W. Jackson Ave., and the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, located at 305 W. Jackson Ave., will remain open on Saturday during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Naperville.

Due to road closings for the parade and for the Rotary Club’s 5K race that precedes it, vehicle access to both Park District facilities will be limited.

• See the City of Naperville’s Traffic Control Plan for details

Pedestrians and spectators will be able to access restrooms in either facility during the parade. Park District community relations staff will be on duty at the Administration Building to assist customers with registration questions and other Park District business.