Downtown St. Charles Partnership seeks parade entries, sponsors and volunteers

Posted January 31, 2016 10:00 pm

Submitted by Downtown St. Charles Partnership

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is now accepting entries for the 17th annual St. Patrick's Parade. It will step off at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, along Main Street in St. Charles.

Local businesses, community groups, and nonprofits are encouraged to participate. Those who wish to participate must complete an entry form, obtain a certificate of insurance, sign off on the rules and regulations, and return the documents along with the appropriate entrance fee, if required, to the Downtown St. Charles Partnership office no later than Friday, Feb. 12.

The entry fee is $250 for businesses, $125 for members, and free for nonprofit organizations.

Past entries have included bands, Irish dancers, authentic Irish music, floats, school groups, preschools, service clubs, and more.

Businesses looking to have a sponsored element in the parade and receive recognition through marketing and promotions are encouraged to immediately contact the Downtown St. Charles Partnership.

Volunteers also are needed to help with parade day execution. All parade entry, sponsorship, and volunteer information is available on the event webpage at www.downtownstcharles.org/stpats.

Local businesses, community groups, and nonprofits are invited to join the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, in downtown St. Charles. Courtesy of Oscar Pallares Photography

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