08/29/2026
Community & Cafecito - A Mexican Independence Day Block Party!
Social Butterfly is taking over the block again but this time it’s for Community & Cafecito - a celebration of community, culture, local businesses & of course, cafecito
Saturday, September 12th 9 AM - 3 PM
Social Butterfly Coffee | 310 N. Ottawa St., Downtown Joliet
The Mexican Independence Day parade on Collins St. is the same day at 1 PM so that makes SBC the perfect pre and post-parade party.
Grab your cafecito, shop local, hang out with us before the parade, head downtown to celebrate, and come right back to keep the party going!
We’ll be filling the block with:
- Live music from local DJs
- Local vendors
- FREE face painting from 11AM-1 PM
- Food trucks
- Cantarito painting
- Special seasonal drinks
- Pinatas & MORE!
Come celebrate culture, support local businesses, dance in the street, drink some really good coffee and spend the day with our cafecito familia
Community & Cafecito is FREE to attend and open to everyone!
Parking located at the Will County Building