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Naperville Ribfest Reopens After Being Temporarily Evacuated Due to Lightning

Naperville's Ribfest has opened once again after temporarily being evacuated Wednesday due to lightning, officials said.

According to their official Facebook page, a post was made at 5:47 p.m. stating "Due to weather, park is closed. We hope to re-open. Seek shelter! A tent is not SHELTER! Naperville Central HS is open. Volunteers to Naperville Central HS."

On social media, the fest expressed that they hope to reopen as soon as the storm passes.

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