Plan for Main Street closures during St. Charles North Homecoming Parade Oct. 2

Downtown Main Street will be closed between Seventh Street and Route 25 for the 2026 St. Charles North High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 2. The detour route begins at 12:45 p.m. through approximately 1:30 p.m.

Those traveling west will be directed either north on Route 25 to the Red Gate bridge or south to Illinois Avenue, then west across the river to Seventh Street.

Those traveling east will be directed either north on Seventh Street to State Street, then east to Route 31 and north to the Red Gate bridge, or south at Seventh Street to Illinois Street, and then east across the river to Route 25.

Police and emergency management personnel will be positioned at key locations to direct traffic. Drivers should expect delays. Police remind drivers to use care and watch for pedestrians.