Downtown St. Charles Partnership accepting entries for Electric Christmas Parade

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is now accepting entries for the 16th annual Electric Christmas Parade, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, along Main Street in St. Charles.

Local businesses, community groups and nonprofits are encouraged to participate. The deadline for entries is Sunday, Oct. 23.

The entry fee is $250 for businesses, $125 for member businesses, and free for non-profit 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. 25, with Lighting of the Lights on the First Street Plaza. Then, on Saturday, Nov. 26, there will be a holiday movie at 10:30 a.m. at the Arcada Theatre, 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 of charge.

The Electric Christmas Parade features bands, parade floats, Miss Illinois and, of course, the special guest, Santa Claus. The event is organized by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership, and made possible by sponsorship support, including Presenting Sponsor Fox Valley Auto Group.

For more information, visit www.DowntownStCharles.org, call the Downtown St. Charles Partnership office at (630) 443-3967, or email info@downtownstcharles.org.

The mission of the Downtown St. Charles Partnership is to enhance the economic viability and to preserve the character and beauty of Downtown St. Charles. In addition to business recruitment, business assistance and downtown preservation, the Partnership produces the St. Charles Fine Art Show and Holiday Homecoming. For more information on membership, volunteer opportunities and events, visit www.downtownstcharles.org.