Last Fling 2012: Street Closures, Parking Restrictions, Shuttle Information
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect during the annual Last Fling event this weekend in downtown Naperville.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Last Fling 2012: Street Closures, Parking Restrictions, Shuttle Information
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect during the annual Last Fling event this weekend in downtown Naperville.
The city of Naperville is reminding residents of upcoming street closures, parking restrictions, shuttle locations and accessibility plans that will be in effect throughout Last Fling, taking place Friday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 3. 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, September 3 to accommodate the Labor Day Parade and the Fling Mile. 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/lastfling.aspx. Remote Parking and Shuttle Locations Free public shuttles serving Last Fling will run to …
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Pat Benatar, Chris Cagle Set to Perform Naperville Last Fling
The Naperville Jaycees has announced musical acts for the annual end of summer celebration taking place August 31 to September 2.
With spring just beginning, it may be hard to imagine the end of summer, but this year Naperville will go out with a bang during the annual Last Fling event. The Naperville Jaycees has already announced a number of performers set to take the stage for the 2012 Labor Day celebration on August 31 to September 2. Four-time Grammy winner Pat Benatar is scheduled to play at 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 2 after Blue Oyster Cult at 6 p.m. Other recently announced acts include country artist Chris Cagle playing at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 1 and Chicago's own Ides of March on Friday, August 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the annual festival and for these main stage acts will go on sale in the coming months. For more information, visit the …
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Last Fling Provides Summer with Final Hoorah
The 45th annual Labor Day weekend festival offers family fun while raising money for local charities.
Games, rides, food and various musical acts do not properly describe what the Last Fling means to Naperville and its surrounding communities. For many who braved Saturday’s rainy weather, the Labor Day weekend festival is a final tribute to summer’s concluding days. “No one wants the summer to end,” Lisle resident Jaime Jorstad said. “School started. Schedules started. Sports started. It gets busy quickly.” Jorstad came to the Fling with her husband Brett, daughter Carley,7, and Carley’s friend Kelsey, 7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for the wrist band unlimited rides. “We liked it so much that we returned with our daughter Cady (2) so she could ride,” Jorstad said. Besides attracting families, the Fling drew many teenagers and young adults looking…
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Weekend Grab Bag: Last Fling, Impact Remix and Skaters' Picnic
Time for a long weekend of fun. Here is the lowdown on some of the events happening this weekend.
Labor Day weekend is here. Time to celebrate the end of summer with a fun filled weekend. As everyone knows in Naperville, it’s time to enjoy the last fling with the Last Fling, but there are other activities happening. How will you spend the three-day weekend? Here are a few ideas. The Scoop: It’s Labor Day Weekend and time once again for music, food (maybe a corn dog or two) and family-friendly fun. Of course this event happens all weekend long! Inside Info: The event features a Family Fun Land and some free performances. Some of the headliners include Big & Rich with Gretchen Wilson. Tickets must be purchased for the main stage acts and ticket prices vary. Don’t miss the Disney fun for the young ones. The Scoop: Time to plan the …
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The Fling has Flung
More than 250,000 area residents attended the Last Fling during the weekend to enjoy carnival rides, concerts and other family-oriented activities.
For Lisle resident Will Fedanzo, attending Naperville's weekend-long festivities was all about the snow cones. "This is my first time at the Last Fling," said the 26-year-old, who was on a date at the time. For the past 30 years, the Naperville Jaycees have been throwing the ultimate block party to close out the summer and this year was no exception. The streets of Naperville were filled with people throughout Labor Day weekend, enjoying all that the 2010 Last Fling had to offer. Last Fling spokeswoman Randi Weiland projected on Friday that the weekend-long event—by far the biggest fundraiser of the year—would bring in about $200,000 for more than 40 of Naperville's charities. About 250,000 people were expected to attend. "I've been here …
Labor Day Parade Treats Crowd With Music, Candy and Fun
Navigating a new route and featuring fewer participants, the Naperville Labor Day Parade thrills thousands.
Some kids roamed the streets playing with hockey sticks and soccer balls, and others sold cold pop to folks sitting along the sidewalk. But once the sirens of three police motorcycles sounded, the children all ran back to their parents. The Naperville Labor Day Parade was on its way. Paul DeKruiff, co-chair of the parade, estimates that thousands of spectators lined the route for the two-hour parade. At multiple spots, the crowd extended five rows deep from the sidewalk. Onlookers were treated to the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Curious George and a choreographed routine featuring library carts, performed by affiliates of the Naperville Public Library. At times, children dashed from their mom's or dad's lap to get a closer look at the antique…
Monday, September 6, 2010
Naperville Buddies Up as Guy Rocks
Blues legend Buddy Guy headlines at the Last Fling.
Buddy Guy not only rocked the crowd at the 2010 Last Fling, the legendary blues guitarist and singer also brought together two local service organizations, helping them raise money for local nonprofits. Naperville Rotarians took back Rotary Hill for the night on Sept. 3, as they mingled with the Jaycees, who were celebrating their 30th year of organizing the event. Jason Altenbern, Jaycees president and a member of the Rotary Club of Naperville, said money raised from Rotarians enjoying the hospitality area around the base of the Carillon would be split between the Jaycees and Rotary Naperville Charities. "As this is Rotary Hill, it's the perfect fit," Alternbern said. "I love Buddy Guy and the blues. I grew up listening to him in Chicago…
