July 06, 2025
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New Orleans North Festival

News, articles, photos and information about the New Orleans North Festival in Joliet, from the Herald-News and Shaw Local

Joliet couple’s love story began at New Orleans North festival

Adam Taylor, 39, and Monique Maginel, 41, met and fell in love at the 2019 event and became engaged at the 2023 event. Their daughter Amelia Taylor was born in 2021, and the couple is getting married on Sept. 7.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●

Downtown Joliet comes alive with Mardi Gras-style festival

More than 5,000 people were expected to arrive to downtown Joliet to enjoy New Orleans North Festival.

By Felix Sarver●

5 Things to do in Will County: Joliet’s Star Wars Day is Saturday

Star Wars Day in Joliet includes a costumed character parade, games, food vendors, Artist and Author Alley, and merchandise vendors.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●

New Orleans North will be first Joliet summer festival

Annual Mardi Gras-style festival is June 2.

By Bob Okon●

New Orleans North like it used to be in Joliet

New Orleans North creates a slice of New Orleans in downtown Joliet on Friday.

By Bob Okon●

Star Wars Day, New Orleans North set to start summer fun in Joliet

The city has a full schedule of events for June, including Star Wars Days snd Taste of Joliet, and more festivals will follow.

By Bob Okon●