Naperville’s Independence Day festival, the Naperville Salute, announced its musical entertainment schedule for the afternoons and evenings of July 1-4.
The 2022 Naperville Salute will kick off with a bang Friday, July 1 with Earth, Wind, & Fire tribute Shining Star as headliner at 8 p.m., preceeded by BBI at 6 p.m. and After School Special at 4 p.m..
Saturday, July 2, rising ountry music star Jon Langston will join the Salute in honoring our heroes! Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the “10 New Country And Americana Artists You Need To Know,” Langston is originally from Georgia, but connects with audiences in every state. He has toured with country great Luke Bryan, and his new single, “Back Words” is now playing on country radio.
Saturday’s artist lineup is great all day, with Eric Chesser at 6 p.m., and Alika Arlynn at 4 p.m..
Sunday, July 3’s headliner is Maggie Speaks, with Mike & Joe welcoming the evening at 6 p.m.; the afternoon artists are Red Pop Fury at 2 p.m. and The PriSSillas at 4 p.m..
Monday, July 4 will open with some noontime yacht rock from The Starboards, followed by Convoy at 1:30, then 3 p.m., Wild Daisy and The Wayouts at 4:30. The evening’s headliner is ARRA at 6:30 p.m., after which the event will close for observance of Independence Day.
Tickets are available now via www.NapervilleSalute.org.
As in its inaugural year in 2021, the Naperville Salute festival (www.napervillesalute.org) will be a celebration of families, community, and hometown values; centered around military service members and first responders, in a collective salute to them and to what they guard for us: our safety and our freedom.
In partnership with the city of Naperville government, the Naperville Park District, and sponsors, The Naperville Salute will take place at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue, and blend family-friendly entertainment, live music, food and beverage vendors, special presentations for military veterans, and a Family Fun Zone. The 2022 Naperville Salute’s presenting sponsor is Woody Buick GMC.
The Salute team is ever-grateful for all of the 2022 Naperville Salute founding sponsors; all contributors can be found at www.napervillesalute.org.
The Naperville Salute is run by a team of devoted and patriotic volunteers. Thus, 100% of the proceeds of the 2022 Naperville Salute will go to assist local veterans in need through Naperville Responds For Veterans, a 501(c)3 organization. Visit www.napervillesalute.org for event updates and sponsorship and donation opportunities.
— Elle Services