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Date Set For St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade

Entry forms are now being accepted for those wishing to march in this year's parade.

ST. CHARLES, IL — The St. Charles Business Alliance is now accepting entries for the St. Patrick’s Parade in St. Charles.

The parade will step off at 2 p.m. on March 14 and will travel down Main Street, starting at 6th Street and concluding at 4th Avenue. The deadline for entry forms to be submitted is February 13, and the maximum number of entries accepted will be 80.

Local businesses, community groups and non-profits are encouraged to participate in this year’s parade. All entries must include:

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  • A completed entry form
  • A certificate of insurance naming the St. Charles Business Alliance and the city of St. Charles as additional insureds
  • A signed copy of the St. Patrick’s parade rules and safety guidelines
  • An entry fee of $50 for non-profits, $300 for businesses, or $325 for political entries -- all checks can be made payable to St. Charles Business Alliance on or before Feb. 13.

To view the St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade entry form, you can visit www.stcstpatricksparade.com. Entries that are planning on having more than 20 walkers will need to reach out to the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967 orinfo@stcalliance.org for special permission and guidelines.

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