Naperville Responds for Veterans Report
Join Naperville Responds for Veterans to begin Independence Day by taking the Freedom Ruck March stepping off at 8AM Fri., July 4. Then attend the After Party BBQ at the Naperville VFW Post 3873, featuring live music by OMT from 10:30AM to 2PM.
Register in advance at: www.eventbrite.com/…/nrfv-freedom-ruck-2025…

Need More Details? On Friday, July 4, 2025, take a stand and show support for needs of our Veterans by participating in the 5-mile Ruck March. Arrive anytime after 7AM as organizers plan to step off at 8AM sharp at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court in Naperville.
Don’t miss out—arrive early!

Registration Costs: $40 – for the Ruck March
OR
$65 – for the Adult Ruck & After Party (includes food and beverage wristband)
$35 – After Party (Adult food and beverage wristband only – includes BBQ and Beverages)
$15 for the Kid food and beverage wristband only
What’s Included for the Ruck:
– A commemorative Memorial Patch
– T-shirts available for purchase
– Free family fun entertainment
One more time… After the Ruck March from 10:30AM until 2PM, join the unforgettable after party filled with delicious food, refreshing beverages, lively music by OMT, and entertainment for the whole family at the Naperville VFW, 908 W. Jackson Avenue, just steps from the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion.

Naperville Responds for Veterans Year-Round
For more information about the mission and assistance with critical home repairs provided by Naperville Responds for Veterans, visit www.napervilleresponds.org/. All support is appreciated.
Enjoy a safe and thoughtful Independence Day. Spectacular fireworks will be a blast at 9:30PM Fri., July 4, from Frontier Sports Complex, just south of 95th Street. For additional info about fireworks, click here.