Above / Following the Honor Guard and the Star-Spangled Banner, the Main Stage at the base of Rotary Hill featured The Cadillac Three on July 1, 2023. (PN Photo)
July 2, 2023 / Most memorable music sung by 12-year-old Jurjovec
God Bless America & Naperville’s volunteer can-do spirit
The Naperville Salute returns to Rotary Hill alongside the Riverwalk on July 3. The four-day Salute that began on June 30 is the City’s family-friendly Independence Day Weekend hometown celebration, centered around appreciation for Veterans, active military, first responders and their families.
The rainy morning delayed opening until 3PM Sun., July 2. Sunshine greets the morning on July 3.
The festival features live music, Ruck March (Click here for videos & photos from the July 2 event, rain or shine), food and beverage vendors, special presentations for our military veterans, and a Family Fun Area.
The Naperville Salute Ruck March is scheduled for day three on July 2. A ruck is a brisk walk or march – and most ruckers generally march with a weighted backpack for fitness purposes. If you ever walked to school with a backpack full of books, you’ve rucked.
After the Ruck, participants were provided with food, drinks, music and family entertainment on Rotary Hill.
Salute Family Fun Area
The Family Fun Area is located at the top of Rotary Hill with lots of free giveaways.
Youngsters will be able to meet exotic reptiles and creepy crawlers, have their faces painted, receive glittery tattoos, play games, create patriotic crafts and much more.
Hours for the Family Fun Area are 3:30-8PM each day. (Hours are subject to change without notice.)
Salute General Admission Daily
Admission – Monday: $5 / FREE for Veterans and Military / Kids 12 and under are FREE with paying adult
Hours – 3-10PM Monday, July 3
Proceeds from The Salute benefit Naperville Responds For Veterans, a nonprofit organization that assists qualified Veterans in need with home repairs and renovations.
Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-naperville-salute-tickets.
Updated Music Schedule / July 3
Monday, July 3 / Tickets – $5
4PM – OMT (Hometown favorite! kicks off the final evening of 2023 Salute.)
6PM – PriSSillas
8PM – Whiskey Romance
Salute Food Court presents variety of vendors
Pizza, hotdogs, tacos and BBQ will be featured among beverages, ice cream and ice pops presented by food vendors.
A sponsorship area also provides menus for sponsors. Another tent on site is designated for Veterans, open with complimentary meals and gratitude to all Veterans, thanks to sponsoring businesses.
Opportunities to thank Veterans and First Responders for service
Cheers! God bless America! Happy Independence Day!
Naperville Municipal Band Annual Patriotic Concert set for June 29 has been reset to 7:30PM Thurs., July 6, in Central Park because of air-quality conditions. Again the Independence Day tribute promises to be a blast during its performance of the 1812 Overture with cannon accents. Open to the public and free of charge.
Naperville Fireworks begin at 9:30PM Tues., July 4, at Frontier Sports Complex, just south of 95th Street. Open to the public and free of charge.
Celebrate safely. Leave all fireworks to the professionals. Thank you.
One more thing about Salute NOs to know…
