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Paranormal Tours At Rialto Square Theatre Have Sold Out

Two-hour haunted theater tours to take place again this summer at historic Joliet theater.

Step inside the Rialto Square Theatre this summer for a paranormal adventure. Two-hour ghost tours give visitors an inside look into the historic landmark.
Step inside the Rialto Square Theatre this summer for a paranormal adventure. Two-hour ghost tours give visitors an inside look into the historic landmark. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch )

JOLIET, IL— A number of paranormal tours at Joliet's historic Rialto Square Theatre this summer have already sold out.

The tours were announced earlier this month for at 7 p.m. on April 30, May 21, May 28, June 5 and June 25.

Guests are invited to explore the theater and the lore of the “Souls of the Rialto." Discover paranormal hot spots of the esplanade, rotunda, and theatre. Study the green room and star’s dressing rooms for signs from the after-life and get acquainted with the theater's well-known apparitions, Colin and Vivian.

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Organizers note that this is not a paranormal investigation, and that investigative equipment is not permitted.

Masks are required during the tour and groups will be limited to 25 people to ensure proper social distancing. Tickets are subject to availability, and dates are subject to change due to private events.

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