Sign up to be in electric parade
Businesses and organizations are invited to participate in the St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade Saturday, Nov. 28. The parade steps off at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street.
Those interested in taking part in the parade are encouraged to return completed forms as soon as possible, as the Downtown St. Charles Partnership is now accepting entries through Monday, Oct. 26.
Businesses, nonprofits and organizations that would like to enter the parade may do so by completing the parade entry form, rules and regulations and providing a certificate of insurance. The application fee is $250 for businesses, $125 for Downtown St. Charles Partnership member businesses and complimentary to local nonprofits. Applications can be downloaded at www.downtownstcharles.org/holidays.
Schedule of activities includes:
• Friday, Nov. 27, Lighting of the Lights at 5 p.m. on the 1st Street Plaza
• Saturday, Nov. 28, "Elf" at 10 a.m.; free horse-drawn sleigh rides from 1 to 4 p.m. on 1st Street Plaza; visit with Santa at the 1st Street Plaza, 1 to 4 p.m.; Electric Christmas Parade on Main Street, 5:30 p.m.
All Holiday Homecoming events and activities are free. Volunteers are needed for the parade day with responsibilities such as parade pacers, parade marshals and banner carriers.
Those interested in volunteering for a service opportunity or to help their community may do so by completing the volunteer form on the website at www.downtownstcharles.org/holidays.
Sponsorship opportunities exist for a few remaining elements at Silver and Bronze levels. Organizations looking for marketing presence through the event can call the Downtown St. Charles Partnership at (630) 443-3967.
The Electric Christmas Parade features bands, parade floats, the City Sleigh, Miss Illinois and, of course, special guests Santa and his elves. The event is organized by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership and made possible by sponsorship support.
For more information, visit www.DowntownStCharles.org, call the Downtown St. Charles Partnership office at (630) 443-3967 or email info@downtownstcharles.org.