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Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am - 4pm at the Joliet Public Library - Ottawa Street Branch.

Star Wars Day is back in Joliet, Illinois

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Star Wars Day is back in Joliet, Illinois
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Star Wars Day is back in Joliet, Illinois

Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am – 4pm at the Joliet Public Library – Ottawa Street Branch.

This year will feature a parade of costumed characters, games, food vendors, Artist and Author Alley, and merch vendors.

This event is open to all ages and will include games such as bean bag battle, Grogu needs yum yums, feed the jabba, imperial blaster range, and more. 

The event will feature food vendors, entertainment and vendors.

Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am - 4pm at the Joliet Public Library - Ottawa Street Branch.
Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am – 4pm at the Joliet Public Library – Ottawa Street Branch.

 

Merchandise vendors will be located in the Renaissance Center and will include:

 

 

  • Alice’s Cat
  • Blacky Cat Creations
  • Bricks and Minifigs
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Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am - 4pm at the Joliet Public Library - Ottawa Street Branch.
Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am – 4pm at the Joliet Public Library – Ottawa Street Branch.

Food Vendors will be located in the Library Parking Lot (Clinton/Chicago Street) and will include

  • Auntie Anne’s
  • Cemeno’s Pizza
  • Code One Coffee
  • Gigi’s Sweet Shoppe
  • Salubrious Stop
  • Smokin’Z BBQ
  • Sunshine Cafe
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Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am - 4pm at the Joliet Public Library - Ottawa Street Branch.
Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am – 4pm at the Joliet Public Library – Ottawa Street Branch.

This event is free and sponsored by FRIENDS of Joliet Library, TBS, City of Joliet, Joliet City Center Partnership, Joliet Township Government, D’Arcy, Old National Bank, Joliet Area Historical Museum, and the Heritage Corridor Destinations.

Food vendorsd. Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am - 4pm at the Joliet Public Library - Ottawa Street Branch.
Food vendorsd. Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am – 4pm at the Joliet Public Library – Ottawa Street Branch.

For more information on schedule and special guest, visit the Joliet Public Library website.

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