Light Up the Streets: St. Charles Christmas Parade Calls for Participants

St. Charles is gearing up for its annual Electric Christmas Parade, and the call for participants has been extended. The deadline to apply is now November 12, giving more groups a chance to join the festive fun. This event is a great opportunity for local businesses, community groups, and nonprofits to showcase their spirit and creativity. To participate, groups need to submit a completed entry form, an insurance certificate, and a signed copy of the parade rules. These documents can be sent via email or mail to the St. Charles Business Alliance. The entry fees vary: nonprofits pay $50, businesses pay $300, and political entries pay $325. The parade itself is set to kick off at 5:30 p. m. on November 29 in downtown St. Charles. It's a chance for the community to come together and celebrate the holiday season with a dazzling display of lights and floats. The St. Charles Business Alliance is behind this event, aiming to boost the local economy and make St. Charles a go-to destination for tourists, residents, and businesses alike. The parade is just one way they're working to achieve this goal.