The Naperville Jaycee’s legendary “Last Fling” will take place Labor Day Weekend, from Friday, September 2nd through Monday, September 5h, as an end-of-summer block party-style event along Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville. Mark your calendar to join the members, volunteers, and neighbors for the weekend’s live music, food and beverages, and carnival fun!
Friday, September 2 will feature The Boy Band Night at 8PM who bring your favorite boy band throwbacks to life with a visual, musical and choreographic experience. Within 4 Days will kick off the night at 5PM with their cover songs from artists like The Beatles, Bon Jovi, The Eagles, Zac Brown Band, Matchbox 20, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Darius Rucker.
The fun continues on Saturday, September 3 with Goldfish Swim School Family-Friendly Attractions include a Cotton Candy Eating Contest, Reptile Show, Hula Hoop Contest, Princess Meet & Greet and performances by McNulty Irish Dancers and American Martial Arts.
Also on Saturday at 8PM, Too Hype Crew, a tribute to the fun hip hop and party anthems of the 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s, featuring an all-live seven piece band. Taking the stage at 5:15PM are Mix Tape Junkies, performing less-played top 40 music with dynamic instrumentation and vocals while Motown Nation will bring hits from Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Temptations, The Blues Brothers, Frankie Valli, Supremes, Dion, Four Tops and more starting at 2:30PM!
Sunday, September 4 is Special Needs Day at the Last Fling Carnival presented by All Around Amusements with no-wait wristbands available between 10AM-2PM.
Family events include Gardening with Green Earth Institute, Cupcake Eating Contest, Line Dancing, Water Balloon Toss and performances by School of Rock and DJ Chryptik.
Sixteen Candles Band tops the night at 8PM with their undeniable energetic and exciting concert experience which audiences won’t soon forget! At 5:15PM, The Ron Burgundy’s will croon soft rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s! At 2PM, you will be entertained by 90’s Pop Nation performing covers of the biggest pop hits, one hit wonders, sing-alongs, and dance hits from the 90’s.
Special Olympics Champions, Ryan Gronowski, Lou Pisani and Peter Silagi are Marshals for the Last Fling Labor Day Parade which kicks off at 10AM. Following the Parade, a complimentary lunch for Veterans will take place near the Coors Light Chill Stage on Jackson Avenue where ARRA finishes out the 2022 Last Fling performing the biggest hits by the biggest bands of all time on Monday at 3:45PM. Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones! starting at 12PM.
The Business Exposition, Food and Beverage vendors will be found along Jackson Avenue between Main and Eagle Streets. There, patrons may interact with businesses such as Men In Black Pest Control Services, AAA The Auto Club Group and SavATree or purchase food from Genoa Italian Concessions, Perk N Pickle LLC and VIP Catering to name a few. This year, the Last Fling will offer soft drinks from Dr Pepper Snapple Group and a selection of adult beverages including but not limited to Miller, Sam Adams, Leinenkugel’s, Truly, Angry Orchard, Waterbird Spirits and Aspen Lane Wine Company. As always, the Naperville Jaycees request all patrons to celebrate responsibly.
The Last Fling is the Naperville Jaycees’ largest fundraiser, raising over two million dollars for nonprofit organizations throughout Naperville and DuPage County in the past 20 years. The Jaycees thank you, the volunteers and sponsors who have continued to support the organization throughout the years. Volunteer and Sponsorship opportunities for the 2021 Last Fling are available [email protected]
