St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade Seeks Entries For Holiday Celebration

ST. CHARLES, IL — The St. Charles Business Alliance is accepting applications from local businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups interested in participating in this year's Electric Christmas Parade.

The parade, presented by St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, will step off at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, traveling along Main Street in downtown St. Charles from Sixth Street to Fourth Avenue. The juried parade is part of the city's two-day Holiday Homecoming celebration, which will feature several family-friendly activities over Thanksgiving weekend.

Organizations interested in participating must submit a completed application, a certificate of insurance naming the St. Charles Business Alliance and the city of St. Charles as additional insureds, and a signed copy of the parade's rules and safety guidelines.

Entry fees are $300 for businesses, $325 for political entries and $50 for nonprofit organizations.

All application materials and fees must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 6. Documents can be delivered to the St. Charles Business Alliance at 2 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174, or emailed to info@stcalliance.org.

Holiday Homecoming festivities will begin Friday, Nov. 27, with the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony at 5 p.m., sponsored by Solutions Networking Corporation.

Events continue Saturday, Nov. 28, with a free holiday movie at the Arcada Theatre at 10 a.m., sponsored by McNally's Heating & Cooling. Visits with Santa, sponsored by Smile Haven Dental Studio, will begin at 1 p.m., followed by the Electric Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m.

St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Holiday Homecoming celebration, with additional support from several area businesses.

Parade applications and additional information about Holiday Homecoming are available at www.stcholidayhomecoming.com.