Street closures, shuttle service during Ribfest July 1-4
Annual Summer Event Runs from Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4
The 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 Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4.
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 Monday, 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. The maps require Adobe Acrobat reader to view.
Remote Parking and Shuttle Locations
Visitors are encouraged to use the free public shuttles serving Ribfest. Shuttles will run to and from several remote parking locations throughout Naperville. Shuttles run continuously on all days from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with additional shuttles added on Monday, July 4. For a list of shuttle locations and hours, visit www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx.
Edward Hospital Parking Restrictions
Edward Hospital has announced the following measures that will be in effect during Ribfest:
• There is no Ribfest event parking at Edward Hospital.
• The entrance/exit to the Edward Hospital campus from Martin Avenue will be closed from 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1 through 11 p.m. on Monday, July 4.
• The north entrance to the hospital campus from Washington Street will be closed from 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1 to 11 p.m. on Monday, July 4.
• The entrance/exit to the hospital campus from West Street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday, July 4.
• The south entrance (Osler Drive) to the hospital campus from Washington Street will remain open throughout Ribfest for patient and ambulance traffic.
Surface Lot B on the south side of the hospital campus, as well as the grass areas along Osler Drive, will be open for viewing fireworks only on Monday, July 4. People may begin reserving spots at 7 p.m. No vehicles will be allowed.
When the fireworks end on July 4, all vehicle traffic on the hospital campus will be held until pedestrian traffic clears the area. This is anticipated to take approximately 30 minutes. A map of Edward Hospital parking restrictions is available at www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx. Ribfest attendees should also note that alcoholic beverages and fireworks of any kind are prohibited on the hospital campus.
Accessible Event Parking
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.
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 accessible parking locations to the Ribfest grounds.
A color-coded Ribfest accessible parking map, All Saints Academy accessible parking location map and downtown Naperville handicap accessible parking locations map are available to view on the city's website at www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx.
Accessible Drop-Off Location, Entrances and Seating Areas
Vehicles displaying a disabled parking placard may drop off individuals with disabilities and their companions at the drop-off area located on the east side of West Street at the northeast corner of West Street and Martin Avenue. This drop-off location will be available on all days of the event except July 4.
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 accessible seating at the stage areas, individuals with a red Ribfest shirt will be on the grounds to provide assistance. Two accessible seating areas are available at Ribfest. To view a color-coded map of these seating areas, visit www.ribfest.net. To view a map detailing the accessible drop-off location and entrances at Ribfest, visit www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx.
Fourth of July Fireworks
Naperville's Fourth of July fireworks will take place in Knoch Park at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4. Additional road closures and restrictions, along with the special Fourth of July shuttles/remote parking locations, are in effect on that day. Gates will open to the public at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 for the fireworks show. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx.
Ribfest Information
Sponsored by the Exchange Club, Ribfest will be held in Knoch Park from noon to 10 p.m. each day. 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 Phil Vassar, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, REO Speedwagon, STYX, Montgomery Gentry and Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers.
A no re-entry policy after 7 p.m. will be in place for Ribfest. Visitors should understand that tickets do not guarantee park entry on a specific day. The park may close at any time due to capacity or any other public safety reason. This is the decision of the City of Naperville Police Department in conjunction with Ribfest leadership.
For a complete list of vendors, activities and an entertainment line-up, in addition to more information on accessibility at the event, visit www.ribfest.net. For more information on shuttle locations, street closures, parking restrictions and accessibility, in addition to color-coded maps, visit www.naperville.il.us/ribfest.aspx.