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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7G.
America 250 Parade Special Event Permit Application ;
Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: April 20, 2026
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: April 20, 2026
STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD sroarune_Lilb AUN
ITEM SUMMARY:
As part of the City’s America 250 programming, the America 250 Parade is planned for July 5, 2026 as a
featured community event. The Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce has agreed to serve as the
coordinating organization responsible for planning and executing the Parade. The proposed start time is at
10:00 a.m. and will be starting on National Street near Turtle Splash Park to Arbor, Arbor South to McConnell.
This is an approved parade route.
The Special Event Permit Application has been reviewed and approved by staff from the Police, Public Works,
Business & Community Relations, and Community Development Departments as well as the West Chicago
Fire Protection District and Park District. The plans will be reviewed during the upcoming monthly coordination
meetings.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Recommend proposed parade plans to proceed as outlined, contingent upon submittal and approval of
required insurance documentation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item is being presented to the Public Affairs Committee for consideration prior to the City Council
meeting.