New Orleans North

16/08/2025

WOW! We are overflowing with gratitude for everyone who made last night’s New Orleans North an unforgettable celebration! 🎺💜🎉

🙌 To our incredible volunteers – your dedication, energy, and hard work brought this event to life. We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do it without you.

🎟 To every single attendee – thank you for showing up, dancing, laughing, and making memories with us. We hope you had the absolute time of your life!

💛 To our amazing & generous sponsors – you are the heartbeat behind this festival. A very special shoutout to Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel for once again stepping up as our Presenting Sponsor. Your continued support means the world to us.

Here’s to the magic we created together – and to doing it all again next year! 🥳✨

15/08/2025

LET’S GEAUX! 🎉🎷💜 IT’S NEW ORLEANS NORTH DAY!

The big night is finally HERE and we’re ready to bring the energy, flavor, and fun of the Big Easy to Joliet! 🎭🍹🔥

Grab your crew, put on your beads, and let’s party NOLA-style all night long!

🎟️ Tickets still available: https://ow.ly/zSwk50Vp9e0
Or snag yours at the gate—just don’t miss it!
Gates open at 5 p.m.

🎊 SEE YOU THERE! ⚜️💃

14/08/2025

We cannot say thank you enough to our Grand Presenting Sponsor Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel for supporting us for the 2025 New Orleans North Festival!!!! 🥳💜⚜

The Festival is tomorrow and we are exhilarated! If you haven't already done so, get your tickets now!: https://ow.ly/zSwk50Vp9e0

14/08/2025

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TRAFFIC ALERT // NEW ORLEANS NORTH FESTIVAL

Tomorrow, August 15, the New Orleans North Festival is taking place in downtown Joliet at the Joliet Slammers stadium. There'll be parking lot & street closures, as noted below. Please plan for traffic delays and a large amount of pedestrian traffic in the area during this time. Joliet Police will be on site for traffic control, event security, & police presence. Please follow all directions given by Joliet Police Officers on scene.

STREETS CLOSED ~10PM (on 8/14) - MIDNIGHT (on 8/15):
•Mayor Art Schultz Dr; between E Jefferson St & E Clinton St
•Power Alley; between E Jefferson St & E Clinton St
•E Van Buren St; at Mayor Art Schultz Dr & at Power Alley

PARKING INFO:
•Normal access to on-street parking in the area & Ottawa St parking deck
•Handicapped parking = Metra parking lot south of the stadium
•No street parking on north side of E Jefferson St, between Mayor Art Schultz Dr & Power Alley

In accordance with Illinois law, Joliet Police will also be operating drone technology at the event to allow for real-time public safety monitoring by a certified drone pilot. Joliet Police request attendees to immediately report any suspicious persons or activity by calling 9-1-1.

City of Joliet, Illinois, Government | Joliet Fire Department | Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry |

14/08/2025

We cannot wait for tomorrow!

Less than one hour to get your tickets for $10! Snag yours now!: https://ow.ly/zSwk50Vp9e0

14/08/2025

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨
Time is almost up! ⏳
At 5 PM TODAY, New Orleans North tickets jump to $20! 💸
Lock in yours NOW for just $10 and keep that extra cash for the fun. 🎷🎊

🎟️ Get them before the price hike: https://ow.ly/zSwk50Vp9e0

13/08/2025

🚨Notice for our New Orleans North guests!🚨

There will be increased security measures at the entrance gate. Please plan accordingly before coming to the Festival. We look forward to seeing you all on Friday!

Get your tickets now before the price increases!: https://ow.ly/zSwk50Vp9e0

13/08/2025

Unfortunately, The Jib Brother's Band can no longer join us on Friday, but we're fortunate to have the Junkyard Dawgs playing in the RISE Dispensaries Ho**ah Alley in their place from 6-10pm!

13/08/2025

Thank you to our Ho**ah Alley Sponsor RISE Dispensaries for sponsoring the 2025 New Orleans North Festival presented by Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel! ⚜💜

Get your tickets now!: https://ow.ly/zSwk50Vp9e0

13/08/2025

🎉🗺️ Your ultimate guide to the New Orleans North Festival is HERE! 💜⚜️
Use this map to find all the food, fun, and festivities — or check it out online anytime:https://jolietchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NON-25-Festival-Map_24x36-2.pdf