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Downtown St. Charles Partnership extends deadline for parade entries and volunteers

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is extending its acceptance for entries in the 18th annual St. Patrick's Parade. It will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, along Main Street in St. Charles.

The new deadline for parade entries is Friday, Feb. 17.

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership also will be accepting volunteer applications up to the date of the parade. For details, contact Laura Macklin-Purdy at (630) 443-3962 or lpurdy@downtownstcharles.org.

Local businesses, community groups and nonprofits are encouraged to participate.

Those that wish to participate must complete an entry form, obtain a certificate of insurance, sign off on the rules and regulations, and return the documents along with the appropriate entrance fee, if required, to the Downtown St. Charles Partnership office no later than Friday, Feb. 17.

The entry fee is $250 for businesses, $125 for partnership members, and free for nonprofit organizations.

This year, some entertainment includes the Dundee Scottish Pipe Band, Tunes of Glory Pipe Band, and an all-time favorite, The South Shore Drill Team.

The parade also will include floats, school groups, preschools, service clubs and more.

Businesses looking to have a sponsored element in the parade and receive recognition through marketing and promotions are encouraged to immediately contact the Downtown St. Charles Partnership.

Volunteers also are need help with parade day execution.

All parade entry, sponsorship and volunteer information is available on the event webpage, www.downtownstcharles.org/stpats.

Volunteers are needed to help with crowd control, passing out brochures, carrying banners, as well as helping with the dog costume contest and judging, for the 18th annual St. Patrick's Parade. Courtesy of Downtown St. Charles Partnership
The 18th annual St. Patrick's Parade on March 11 will feature floats, school groups, preschools, service clubs and more. Courtesy of Downtown St. Charles Partnership
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