St. Charles Business Alliance warns against fake Holiday Homecoming events on Facebook

The St. Charles Business Alliance has identified Facebook events circulating online with incorrect information about the upcoming St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade and Holiday Homecoming.

St. Charles Holiday Homecoming is taking place on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29 in downtown St. Charles, with the parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29.

Unfortunately, due to Facebook restrictions, the fraudulent online event pages cannot be removed. Below, are a few key items to look for to ensure you looking at the official St. Charles Business Alliance Holiday Homecoming Facebook event:

The event always takes place the weekend following Thanksgiving. Under event “Details,” the St. Charles Business Alliance and the City of St. Charles, Illinois Government, are both listed as event hosts. Any other host(s) listed after “Event by,” indicates a fake event.

The authentic event listing includes a link to the official Holiday Homecoming website (www.stcholidayhomecoming.com). If there is no direct link to this website, then it is a fake event.

The official event location is 2 E. Main Street, Saint Charles, IL, United States, Illinois 60174. Any other location listed indicates a fake event.

All the Holiday Homecoming events are free and don’t require a ticket. There are no vendor opportunities and there will not be a livestream of the parade. If the event states otherwise, then it is a fake event.

Stay up-to-date with the most accurate information regarding St. Charles Holiday Homecoming, follow and share the official Facebook Event page. Also, follow the St. Charles Business Alliance on Facebook and Instagram @stcalliance for more information.

The official City of St. Charles website also has event information at stcharlesil.gov.

For any questions regarding St. Charles Holiday Homecoming, visit stcholidayhomecoming.com. For all other inquiries, contact the St. Charles Business Alliance at (630) 443-3967.