There's plenty of fun and celebration for everyone at The Naperville Salute, a four- day Independence Day celebration paying tribute to veterans, active military, first responders and their families Honor heroes and celebrate community at The Naperville Salute You can enjoy Independence Day way to celebrate our independence while weekend in Naperville with The Naperville honoring veterans active duty men and Salute, a hometown fest paying tribute to women, as well as our first responders who veterans active military, first responders allow us to be free and safe, Clemen said and their families "It's a great opportunity to celebrate the weekend with friends and family Set for Friday, June 30, through Monday, July 3, Naperville Salute takes place at Rotary Hillon Aurora Avenue in Naperville, adjacent to downtown Naperville and Naperville Central High School. The event includes live music, excellent food and a variety of exciting activities for all ages Michele Clemen, chair of The Naperville Salute, said the event was created in 2020 to give Naperville its own hometown summer celebration. That first year, organizers were only able to host fireworks due to the pandemic Live music and more activities were added the following year, and the event has continued to grow each year. To help honor the brave men and women who have served. The Naperville Salute will also feature a Rack March at 10 am. Sunday, July 2, starting at Rotary Hill Participants will wear weighted vests or carry weighted backpacks during the march. "The Ruck March is meant to symbolize what a lot of our military men and women have done for years, carrying heavy packs and marching into battle Clemen said With Riblest no longer taking place in Naperville, Clemen hopes The Naperville Salute can be an ideal alternative for a local summer festival, but on a smaller scale. "The community of Naperville values those who have served our nation and this is a Gerald Auto Group is sponsoring the Main Stage for The Naperville Salute. It's wonderful that Gerald Auto Group and Gerald Cares continue to support this event Clemen said. "They have been donors since the beginning, I love that our local businesses really value the mission of the organization and want to be involved Gerald Auto Group has been a great partner "We can't think of a better way to commemorate Independence Day weekend than with a hometown festival honoring our veterans active military and first responders said Donna Lawler of the Gerald Auto Group. "It is a genuine privilege to be involved with The Naperville Salute and celebrate with the community. Festivities kick off at 4pm Friday, June 30. Musical acts on the Main Stage include: Friday, June 30 4PM-This End Up 6PM-Soul 2 the Bone SPM-Hello Weekend Saturday, July 1 4PM-Renegade Wildflower 6PM-ID Clayton 8PM-The Cadillac Three Sunday, July 2 2PM-Convoy 4PM-Wild Daisy 6PM-The Gingers 8PM-ARRA Monday, July 31 4PM-OMT 6PM-PriSSillas 8PM-Whiskey Romance Proceeds from the fest will benefit Naperville Responds for Veterans an organization that assists veterans and their families in need with home repairs. To learn more about The Naperville Salute, visit https://www.napervillesalute.org/. For information about Gerald Auto Group, visit www.geraldcars.com Gerald Cares www.GeraldCares.com There's plenty of fun and celebration for everyone at The Naperville Salute , a four day Independence Day celebration paying tribute to veterans , active military , first responders and their families Honor heroes and celebrate community at The Naperville Salute You can enjoy Independence Day way to celebrate our independence while weekend in Naperville with The Naperville honoring veterans active duty men and Salute , a hometown fest paying tribute to women , as well as our first responders who veterans active military , first responders allow us to be free and safe , Clemen said and their families " It's a great opportunity to celebrate the weekend with friends and family Set for Friday , June 30 , through Monday , July 3 , Naperville Salute takes place at Rotary Hillon Aurora Avenue in Naperville , adjacent to downtown Naperville and Naperville Central High School . The event includes live music , excellent food and a variety of exciting activities for all ages Michele Clemen , chair of The Naperville Salute , said the event was created in 2020 to give Naperville its own hometown summer celebration . That first year , organizers were only able to host fireworks due to the pandemic Live music and more activities were added the following year , and the event has continued to grow each year . To help honor the brave men and women who have served . The Naperville Salute will also feature a Rack March at 10 am . Sunday , July 2 , starting at Rotary Hill Participants will wear weighted vests or carry weighted backpacks during the march . " The Ruck March is meant to symbolize what a lot of our military men and women have done for years , carrying heavy packs and marching into battle Clemen said With Riblest no longer taking place in Naperville , Clemen hopes The Naperville Salute can be an ideal alternative for a local summer festival , but on a smaller scale . " The community of Naperville values those who have served our nation and this is a Gerald Auto Group is sponsoring the Main Stage for The Naperville Salute . It's wonderful that Gerald Auto Group and Gerald Cares continue to support this event Clemen said . " They have been donors since the beginning , I love that our local businesses really value the mission of the organization and want to be involved Gerald Auto Group has been a great partner " We can't think of a better way to commemorate Independence Day weekend than with a hometown festival honoring our veterans active military and first responders said Donna Lawler of the Gerald Auto Group . " It is a genuine privilege to be involved with The Naperville Salute and celebrate with the community . Festivities kick off at 4pm Friday , June 30 . Musical acts on the Main Stage include : Friday , June 30 4 PM-This End Up 6 PM-Soul 2 the Bone SPM - Hello Weekend Saturday , July 1 4 PM-Renegade Wildflower 6 PM-ID Clayton 8 PM-The Cadillac Three Sunday , July 2 2 PM-Convoy 4 PM-Wild Daisy 6 PM-The Gingers 8 PM-ARRA Monday , July 31 4 PM-OMT 6 PM-PriSSillas 8 PM-Whiskey Romance Proceeds from the fest will benefit Naperville Responds for Veterans an organization that assists veterans and their families in need with home repairs . To learn more about The Naperville Salute , visit https://www.napervillesalute.org/ . For information about Gerald Auto Group , visit www.geraldcars.com Gerald Cares www.GeraldCares.com