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Joliet PrideFest at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet

September 21, 2024 - September 21, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Photo credit: Lalania O'Connor

Location

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park

201 W. Jefferson St.

Joliet, IL 60432

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Description

This 5th annual festival will feature a vendor market, live entertainment, resource fair, food trucks, kids zone, teen space and more.

Event cost: Free

Event times: Noon-7 p.m. Sept. 21, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1532215970979962

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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