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Block Party & Bike Race

Join us on Sunday, July 29 from 10 am - 6:30 pm for a free admission to a block party in Downtown St. Charles! Fox Island Sq is located at the corner of Illinois and First Street by Blue Goose Market, Kimmer's Kice Cream, Bull and Bear, Bistro One West, Wine Exchange and Arcedium Coffee. Block Party will feature cookouts, face painting, raffles at 1, 2, 3, and 4 PM as well as sidewalk sales and the opportunity to catch professional bike races along the river!

People will have the opportunity to obtain a free punch card from the Downtown St. Charles Partnership information tent and then get a stamp at all six participating businesses for a chance to win prizes and gift cards throughout the day.

The Sammy’s St. Charles Prairie State Criterium bike races will start just after 10:00 a.m. with the Cat 3/4 Women followed by Masters 35+ Cat 3/4, Cat 2/3, and Masters 35+ Cat 1/2/3. Pro Women will take the line at 3:20 p.m. leading into a local, fun family event organized by the St. Charles Park District. Pro Men will race for 90 minutes beginning at 5:00 p.m. For racing information, you may visit www.prairiestatecyclingseries.com. For questions, please call the Downtown St. Charles Partnership at 630-513-5386.

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