City of Joliet Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Parade Scheduled for September 13th

City of Joliet Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Parade Scheduled for September 13thEvent to Honor Local Mexican-American HeroesPost Date:09/10/2025 3:36 PM For Immediate Release: Contact: September 10, 2025 City of Joliet: 815-724-4000 City of Joliet Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Parade Scheduled for September 13th Event to Honor Local Mexican-American Heroes -Photo Opportunity- What: The annual Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Parade will celebrate heritage, service, and community in Joliet. This year's event will honor local Mexican-American veterans and community leaders who have made lasting contributions to the city and the nation. Who: Grand Marshals include: • Mr. Joe Belman - 101-year-old U.S. Army WWII veteran • Mr. Tony Arellano - Vietnam War veteran • Lt. George Hernandez - Retired Joliet Police Lieutenant • Mr. José Dueñez Sr. - Accepting on behalf of his late son, Sgt. José Dueñez Jr., U.S. Army Visuals: • Parade floats, marching bands, community organizations • Grand Marshals riding on a dedicated float When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 1:00 p.m. Where: Downtown Joliet, Collins Street Joliet, IL 60432 (see map for location) For more information, please contact Vicky Sanchez, Marketing and Events Manager at the City Center Partnership (815) 774-6064. # # # About the City of Joliet The City of Joliet is located in Will and Kendall counties in the State of Illinois, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County. At the 2020 census, the city was the third largest in Illinois, with a population of 150,362. For more information about the city, visit https://www.joliet.gov. Media Contact: Rosemaria DiBenedetto, Media Engagement and Communications Director, Cell: 847-269-5556 or email: [email protected]. Return to full list >>