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City plans ahead for Ribfest parking, street closures, accessibility and fireworks

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Annual summer festival runs from July 3-7

2011Ribfest_2-184The City of Naperville reminds all residents and interested parties of the upcoming street closures, parking restrictions, shuttle locations and accessibility plans that will be in effect throughout Ribfest, taking place from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7.

There will be several road closures and no parking zones in effect for the duration of the event, as well as additional closures and restrictions on Thursday, July 4. The details regarding dates, times and locations of these closures and parking restrictions can be found on color-coded maps located on the City’s website at www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx.

Ribfest General Information

Sponsored by the Exchange Club, Ribfest will be held in Knoch Park from 4 to 10PM on Wednesday, July 3 and from noon to 10PM Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7. The event features rib vendors from across the nation, as well as many additional food vendors, attractions and musical entertainment. This year’s entertainment line-up features a variety of major music acts including STYX, Rick Springfield, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more.

The gates of Ribfest may close at any time due to crowd density or any other public safety reason. This is the decision of the City of Naperville Police Department in conjunction with Ribfest leadership.

Remote Parking and Shuttle Locations

Visitors are encouraged to use the free public shuttles available on all days of Ribfest, as parking around the Ribfest grounds is limited. Shuttles will run to and from several remote parking locations throughout Naperville. Additional shuttle service will be provided on Thursday, July 4 at several more locations. For a complete list of shuttle locations and hours, visit www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx.

As a reminder, there is no Ribfest event parking at Edward Hospital. In addition, there will be no fireworks viewing area on the hospital campus. Ribfest attendees should also note that alcoholic beverages and fireworks of any kind are prohibited on the hospital campus. A parking restrictions map showing dates and times of hospital entrance/exit closures is available to view at www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx.

Accessible Parking, Drop-Off Location, Entrances and Seating Areas

The primary parking for vehicles displaying a disabled parking placard is located at All Saints Academy, 1155 Aurora Ave., between River Road and West Street. Shuttle buses will be available from this location throughout Ribfest and will drop guests off near the entrance to Ribfest at the corner of West Street and Martin Avenue.

Vehicles displaying a disabled parking placard or license plates may drop off individuals with disabilities and their companions in the shuttle drop-off area located on West Street south of Martin Avenue. There is no parking at this location.

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Limited accessible parking will also be available on Martin Avenue, west of Brom Street. Vehicles with a disabled parking placard or license plate will be allowed access until spaces are full. Limited parking for those vehicles with a disabled parking placard or license plate will be located at Naperville Central High School. The entrance for this lot will be Hillside Avenue at West Street.

Accessible parking is available in all of the parking lots and parking decks throughout downtown Naperville, as well as on some of the streets. Limited accessible parking is also available at the Municipal Center parking deck, located at 400 S. Eagle St. There is no shuttle service from these locations to the Ribfest grounds.

Individuals with disabilities and their families may enter Ribfest at any of the park’s main gate entrances. Accessible restrooms will be available throughout the park. If additional assistance is needed with locating any accessible feature, individuals with a red Ribfest shirt and radios will be on the grounds to provide assistance. Two accessible viewing areas are available at Ribfest. For more information, visit www.ribfest.net.

Fireworks Display

Naperville’s Independence Day fireworks will take place in Knoch Park at 9:30PM on Thursday, July 4. Additional road closures and restrictions, along with the special shuttles/remote parking locations, are in effect on that day. Gates will open free to the public at 7:30PM on Thursday, July 4 for the fireworks show. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx.

For a complete list of vendors, activities and an entertainment line-up, visit www.ribfest.net.

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