Entries Now Accepted for Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is now accepting entries for the annual Electric Christmas Parade, which will take place on Saturday, November 29th at 5:30pm on Main Street in St. Charles.

Local businesses, community groups, and non-profits are encouraged to participate. The deadline for entries is Friday, October 24. The entry fee is $250 for businesses, $125 for DSCP Member Businesses, and free for non-profit organizations. More information can be found on the event webpage at www.downtownstcharles.org/holidayhomecoming.

The two-day Holiday Homecoming event kicks off on Friday, November 28 at 5:00 pm with Lighting of the Lights on the First Street Plaza. Then, on Saturday, November 29, there will be a holiday movie at the Arcada Theatre, Sleigh Rides, and visits with Santa. The day culminates with the Electric Christmas Parade. All Holiday Homecoming events and activities are free of charge.

The Electric Christmas Parade features bands, parade floats, the City Sleigh, Miss Illinois and of course special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event is organized by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership, and made possible by sponsorship support, including Presenting Sponsor Fox Valley Auto Group, along with gold sponsors including: St. Charles Bank and Trust, Onesti Entertainment, Costco, Insurance through AAA, Kane County Chronicle, and STC Capital Bank. Silver sponsors include: AHC Advisors, Inc., Minuteman Press of St. Charles. Bronze sponsors include: Advanced Disposal, Pheasant Run Resort, McNally’s Irish Pub and The PrivateBank.

For more information, visit www.DowntownStCharles.org, call the Downtown St. Charles Partnership office at 630-443-3967, or email info@downtownstcharles.org.