Main Street To Close For St. Charles East Homecoming Parade Friday

ST. CHARLES, IL — Motorists traveling through downtown St. Charles Friday afternoon should prepare for road closures and traffic delays as St. Charles East High School celebrates homecoming with its annual parade.

Main Street will be closed between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street on Friday, Oct. 16, according to the St. Charles Police Department. The closure will begin at 12:45 p.m. and is expected to remain in effect until approximately 1:30 p.m.

Police have announced the following detour routes:

• Westbound traffic: Drivers will be directed north on Route 25 toward the Red Gate Bridge or south to Illinois Avenue, then west across the Fox River to Seventh Street.
• Eastbound traffic: Drivers can travel north on Seventh Street to State Street, east to Route 31 and north toward the Red Gate Bridge. Alternatively, motorists can head south on Seventh Street to Illinois Street, then east across the river to Route 25.

Police officers and emergency management personnel will be stationed at key intersections to help direct traffic during the closure.

Authorities are urging drivers to allow extra travel time, use caution and watch for pedestrians in the downtown area.