Updated 5/7/2021 5:10 PM
Elaborate milkshakes, trendy eyewear, hemp-derived beauty products and an assortment of specialty ice cream flavors are among the novelties slated to join downtown Naperville in the coming months.
Despite the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the downtown area has seen an abundance of recent activity, community leaders say, with restaurants and shops opening their doors, customers gathering in alfresco dining areas, and signage popping up in vacant storefronts with the promise of new life.
After a difficult year in many ways, it really is very encouraging and very exciting to see the many new businesses, some in new categories, opening in downtown Naperville, said Katie Wood, executive director of the Downtown Naperville Alliance. It speaks to the strength and the welcoming nature of the community.
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Sadly, St. Patrick’s Day 2021 is going to look a lot like 2020′s version. There will be few parades, bar crawls and concerts with kilts and bagpipes. But we’ve had a year to adjust and figure some things out. Look for more virtual and socially-distanced events to celebrate the Irish this year.
St. Paddy s Day 5K to benefit local youth and support downtown Naperville merchants Anytime in March, runners for this year s Naperville Sunrise Rotary St. Paddy s Day 5K can run the traditional route through downtown or do a 5K course of their own choice. Swag bags, as well as chances to win Downtown Naperville gift cards or a $100 Golden Envelope, come with registration. Courtesy of Bruce Dixon
Updated 2/11/2021 7:15 PM
The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise invites individual runners and families to sign up for the St. Paddy s Day 5K, which will be held as a virtual run. The club has teamed up with Downtown Naperville to support local restaurants and retailers during this challenging time.
The Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled for a second consecutive year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers still hope to hold a new Irish Fest in the city this summer.