Alianza De Negocios, a division of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry, filled the streets of downtown Joliet with their Sept. 9 Fiesta En La Calle festival. Live music, street vendors, and an amazing food court were just some of the many features lining Chicago and Clinton streets. The weather provided just about a perfect day for this second annual “Party in the Street,” bringing approximately 9,000 people to historic downtown Joliet.
Fiesta En La Calle is a festival put together in conjunction with the Spanish Community Center of Joliet in an effort to have a celebration and aid in the funding of the Center. The success of this event was driven by the hard work, dedication, and planning from the members of the Fiesta En La Calle committee. The committee was led by Monica Bibian of D’Arcy Automobiles and Rosie Verdin of Midland States Bank, assisting the Alianza De Negocios Board of Directors led by Nancy Cabellero from BMO Harris Bank, N.A.
“Both the committee and board should be commended for their efforts to make sure this second Fiesta was a tremendous success and built upon last year’s celebration,” stated Chamber President, Mary Jaworski.
Fiesta En La Calle was highlighted by local and internationally acclaimed bands such as Liberacion, Sonora Dinamita, and Rival. A Kids Zone sponsored by Nicor Gas offered games, face painting, and other activities for this family event that is sure to be remembered and talked about for months to follow.
For more information call the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry at 815.727.5371 or visit www.jolietchamber.com