Traffic and Parking Advisory for the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. Charles

The 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016. A number of street closings will be in effect. There will also be additional parking restrictions in the downtown area. Beginning at approximately 1:45 p.m., Main Street (IL Rt. 64) will be closed between 7th Street on the west side of the river and 5th Avenue (IL Rt. 25) on the east. 2nd Street (IL Rt. 31) also will be closed at that time between State Street and Illinois Street.

Detour routes for both IL Rt. 64 and IL Rt. 31 will be posted and staffed by Police and Emergency Management personnel utilizing the following streets:

State Street, 7th Street, Illinois Street, Illinois Avenue, and 5th Avenue.

Motorists are reminded to follow detour route signs and be alert for pedestrians and traffic control personnel. The Police Department encourages drivers seeking quick passage through the region to use alternate routes, as long delays may be experienced.

Parking will be prohibited on the Parade and Detour Routes from 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Vehicles parked in violation will be towed.

These streets will be closed to allow for the staging of parade units beginning at 11 a.m.; parking will be prohibited on these streets as well:

• Walnut Street from S. 3rd Street to S. 7th Street

• S. 4th Street from Main Street to Illinois Street

• S. 5th Street from Main Street to Illinois Street

• S. 6th Street from Main Street to Illinois Street

• N. 6th Street from Main Street to State Street

• N. 5th Street from Main Street to State Street

• Cedar Street from N. 5th Street to N. 7th Street

The St Charles Police Department reminds everyone to act responsibly this St. Patrick's Day season. Be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic. Do Not Text and Drive. And remember, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.