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'Unwind Wednesday' returns Aug. 3 to downtown St. Charles

Organizers, sponsors and attendees of the first "Unwind Wednesday" event July 6 in downtown St. Charles at the First Street Plaza are all in agreement that it was a big hit.

"For 6 years, we envisioned having an event like this in which patrons can buy their drink of choice at separate restaurants and walk out and enjoy them on the plaza," said Shay Clarke, head organizer and general manager of McNally's Irish Pub. "We were quite pleased by the turnout and comments from attendees and everyone involved. We are greatly looking forward to the next one on Aug. 3."

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is creating an inviting downtown environment that hosts vibrant, social events, which drive consumers into local businesses. With the new "City Side" branding comes a new, urban vibe that gives downtown St. Charles its flavor. The next event will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 1st Street Plaza with music by The Giving Moon.

The Unwind Wednesday event July 6, put together by Shay Clarke of McNally's Traditional Irish Pub with the support of Puebla Modern Mexican, Pizzeria Neo and ZaZa's Trattoria, displayed this and more.

"The partnership between these four businesses showcases the collaboration we are trying to achieve with our downtown," said Jake Anderson, Downtown St. Charles Partnership events coordinator. "We also want to be an organization that ignites creativity from our businesses and support them when they have ideas to better the downtown that's so much a part of them as it is of us. Paired up with STC Live!, which hosted live music on the plaza that evening, there wasn't a more open and relaxing space for residents and business professionals alike to enjoy their evening and 'Discover their City Side'."

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