Deadline extended to Oct. 27 for Electric Christmas Parade

Posted October 19, 2017 11:00 pm

Submitted by Downtown St. Charles Partnership

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership has extended entries for the annual Electric Christmas Parade, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, along Main Street in St. Charles.

Local businesses, community groups and nonprofits are encouraged to participate. The deadline for entries is Friday, Oct. 27.

The entry fee is $275 for businesses, $150 for member businesses, and $25 for nonprofit organizations.

More information can be found on the event webpage at www.downtownstcharles.org/holidays.

The two-day Holiday Homecoming event kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, with Lighting of the Lights on the First Street Plaza. On Saturday, Nov. 25, there will be a holiday movie at the Arcada Theatre at 10 a.m., sleigh rides and visits with Santa on the First Street Plaza beginning at 1 p.m. The day culminates with the Electric Christmas Parade.

All Holiday Homecoming events and activities are free. The Electric Christmas Parade features bands, parade floats, Miss Illinois and special guest Santa Claus.

The event is made possible by sponsorship support, including Presenting Sponsor Gerald Kia of North Aurora.

For information on membership or volunteer opportunities, visit www.DowntownStCharles.org, call the office at (630) 443-3967, or email info@downtown stcharles.org.

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