Ringin' in the New Year - Downtown Naperville

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Downtown Naperville's family-friendly Ringin’ in the New Year event is intended to help families help celebrate the new year together, at a family-friendly hour.  There will be many events occurring on New Years Eve in and near the downtown and families are encouraged to jump in at any point that is relevant for their them.

12noon – 5pm – Downtown Naperville Delights! An afternoon of dining, shopping & entertainment sprinkled thru the downtown including free face painters, juggler, magician, fortune teller, harpist, and caricaturist. Families can also take advantage of special end of year sales, enjoy free Shutterbox photos, fun giveaways and participate in a fun (self administered) scavenger hunt for a chance to win a Downtown Naperville gift card (50 winners). Rooftop music will add to the merriment of the day.

5-6pm – Families can stroll down the beloved Naperville Riverwalk for an early evening Ringin’ in the New Year countdown at 6pm from the Carillon Bell Tower. Free hot chocolate will be provided at the Riverwalk Eatery on the Riverwalk while they wait. If weather permits, the sled hill & nearby ice skating rink will also be open.

6pm & (also) Midnight – Ringin’ in the New Year countdown hosted by Naperville Mayor A. George Pradel & Naperville resident & CLTV news anchor Dolly McCarthy.

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