Entries Sought for Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles

Submitted by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is now accepting entries for the annual Electric Christmas Parade, which will take place on Saturday, November 28th at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street in St. Charles.

Local businesses, community groups, and non-profits are encouraged to participate. The deadline for entries is Saturday, 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/holidays.

The two-day Holiday Homecoming event kicks off on Friday, November 27 at 5:00 pm with Lighting of the Lights on the First Street Plaza. Then, on Saturday, November 28, there will be a holiday movie at the Arcada Theatre at 10:30am and sleigh rides and visits with Santa on the 1st Street Plaza beginning at 1:00pm. 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, Miss Illinois and of course our special guest, Santa 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, Rocket Fizz, McNally’s Heating and Cooling, Onesti Entertainment, Kane County Chronicle, and STC Capital Bank. Bronze sponsors include: Advanced Disposal. Sponsorship is still available for many levels.

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

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