St. Charles is preparing for a big weekend to celebrate the return of the St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 12th and a myriad of other events to enjoy around town.
This year’s Grand Marshals are Bob and Sue McDowell.
The celebration will kick off with an Opening Ceremony, in partnership with McNally’s Irish Pub at 10:30 a.m. in 1st Street Plaza. The Ceremony will have Irish dancers, music and entertainment. Be sure to stick around after the Ceremony to enjoy the melodic strains of the Roaming Bagpipers.
The St. Patrick’s Parade will step off at 2 p.m. at Main and 6th Street and continues down Main Street to conclude at 4th Avenue. Listen to award-winning local marching bands and Celtic pipe bands, watch the elaborate and colorful floats and everything St. Charles has to offer.
Be sure to stop by this year’s Lucky photo station, sponsored by McNally’s Heating and Cooling, on Riverside Avenue near Illinois Street for a festive picture and free giveaways.
St. Charles businesses will also offer St. Patrick’s Day promotions and events including La Mesa’s famous corned beef tacos, the fan favorite Lucky Latte from Coroco Coffee and Kimmer’s St. Patrick’s themed ice cream flavors and Sparkle Cone™. All information on these specials can be found at https://www.stcstpatricksparade.com/eventsaroundtown.
The parade is presented by St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram. Platinum level sponsors include McNally’s Traditional Irish Pub. Gold level sponsors include Premier Living Real Estate. Silver level sponsors include Corcoran Commercial Real Estate. Bronze Level sponsors include Pollyanna Brewing Co., Signarama – West Chicago, Kane County Magazine and Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center.
For more information and updates on the St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade, please visit www.stcstpatricksparade.com.
