On Friday, November 28, the Rotary Club of Naperville hosted the 2025 Holiday Parade of Lights. The festive parade, filled with cheery marchers and light-up floats, made its way through downtown Naperville starting at 7 pm.

Hosts Kim White and Mike Calabrese led viewers through an evening of brightly lit floats, local music performers, hometown parade entrants, and even an appearance by Santa Claus!

This year’s Grand Marshal was Missi Craddock , the reigning Miss Illinois. Sharing the title of Grand Marshal was Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli.

A parade with a purpose

The 2025 Parade of Lights is a fundraiser operated by Rotary Club of Naperville Charities, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Net proceeds from sponsorships and donations will go to area non-profits that suppor

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