Sycamore Police Department

10/25/2026

Good Pumpkin Festival morning!

Please take note of the detour routes and no parking postings.

Currently, we have a number of vehicles parked on the race & parade route. We are attempting to reach owners. If you or someone you know parked a vehicle overnight please ask them to move it ASAP

10/24/2026

🎃 Sunday, October 25th Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Parade is at 1:00PM

🎃 Parade staging starts at 10:30AM. There will be NO traffic allowed on the parade staging.

🎃 12:00PM Detour route will begin. No traffic will be allowed on the parade route.

🎃 The weather will be perfect and we anticipate a large crowd. Please plan ahead to ensure the best Pumpkin Festival for you, your families, and your friends!

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

65th Pumpkin Festival Parade Information
The parade begins at 1:00PM on October 25, 2026

**NEW STAGING LOCATION***

Parade Staging will begin at 10:30AM. Roadways in RED will be closed. This will impact Somonauk Street from Borden Avenue to Bethany Road, 300 block of Becker Place, and 1100 block of Park Avenue. Please take note of the Detour Route in ORANGE.

The Parade Route street closure will begin at 12:00PM.

We are looking forward to a great day celebrating the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival!

10/24/2026

Sycamore Chamber of Commerce 10K Race tomorrow morning, Sunday, October 25th.

7:30AM the race detour route will be in effect and roads will be closed.

8:30AM is the start of the race.

Roadways will reopen as it is safe to do so. Please plan your morning accordingly.

Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

Sunday, October 25, 2026
10K Pumpkin Run
Race Route and Detour Route Information

Runners and Spectators please plan ahead and take note of the Detour Route on Sunday.

The Detour route goes into effect at 7:30AM sharp. The race begins at 8:30AM

Once all Runners are on Somonauk Street, we will open Route 64 to traffic.

10/23/2026

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival will be in full swing this weekend 🎃

Let’s give a shout out to City of Sycamore, Illinois Public Works team! They are out preparing our city long before the sun starts to rise. Thank you Public Works for making sure our city is ready for everyone to enjoy Pumpkin Fest 2026!

10/21/2026

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

65th Pumpkin Festival Parade Information
The parade begins at 1:00PM on October 25, 2026

**NEW STAGING LOCATION***

Parade Staging will begin at 10:30AM. Roadways in RED will be closed. This will impact Somonauk Street from Borden Avenue to Bethany Road, 300 block of Becker Place, and 1100 block of Park Avenue. Please take note of the Detour Route in ORANGE.

The Parade Route street closure will begin at 12:00PM.

We are looking forward to a great day celebrating the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival!

10/21/2026

Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

Sunday, October 25, 2026
10K Pumpkin Run
Race Route and Detour Route Information

Runners and Spectators please plan ahead and take note of the Detour Route on Sunday.

The Detour route goes into effect at 7:30AM sharp. The race begins at 8:30AM

Once all Runners are on Somonauk Street, we will open Route 64 to traffic.

10/19/2026

Two more sleeps and Sycamore Pumpkin Festival festivities begin!

Wednesday, October 21st at 5:00PM Cake cutting takes place on N. Maple Street. Enter your pumpkins and enjoy a piece of cake!

Please take note of additional traffic in the downtown areas, street closures, and detour routes.

We will post detours for the 10K race and parade. Keep an eye on our page and Sycamore Pumpkin Festival for details and updates!

10/12/2026

🚧 **ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE** 🚧

The DeKalb County Highway Department has announced that **Peace Road, between State Street and Freed Road, will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 13, for approximately one week.** Please direct questions to 815-756-9513

The roadway is expected to **reopen before the start of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival.** 🎃

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and expect increased traffic on alternate routes throughout the City during the closure.

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation!

10/05/2026

🚧 **ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE** 🚧

The DeKalb County Highway Department has announced that Peace Road, between State Street and Freed Road, will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 13, for approximately one week. Please direct questions to 815-756-9513

The roadway is expected to reopen before the start of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. 🎃

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and expect increased traffic on alternate routes throughout the City during the closure.

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation!