St. Charles Boy Scout Troop One Is Grand Marshal of Electric Christmas Parade

Troop One Celebrates 100th Anniversary

SOURCE: Downtown St. Charles Partnership

St. Charles Holiday Homecoming is a two-day event from Friday, November 29 toSaturday, November 30 that features Lighting of the Lights, Sleigh Rides on 1st Street, Visits with Santa, a Holiday Movie, and the Electric Christmas Parade. This year, the parade will recognize St. Charles Boy Scout Troop One as the Parade Grand Marshal.

Troop One, B.S.A., St. Charles, Illinois, was the first Boy Scout Troop in St. Charles, and remains one of the oldest Troops in the nation. It was founded in 1913 by Mr. Karl Asplund. In 1934, Troop One became chartered to American Legion Post 342 in St. Charles, and has remained with the Legion ever since.

Many current and former business and civic leaders in town were members of Troop One when they were boys, including Zimmerman Ford founder Bill Zimmerman, and former longtime Mayors Fred Norris and Don DeWitte. The lives of countless young men through many generations have been influenced by their experiences in Troop One.

Schedule of Activities

Friday, November 29, 2013

·         Lighting of the Lights on the 1st Street Plaza, 5:00 PM

Saturday, November 30, 2013

·         Free Holiday Movie at the Arcada Theatre: The Polar Express,10:30 AM

·         Free Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides on 1st St. Plaza, 1-3:30 PM

·         Visit with Santa at the 1st Street Plaza, 1 – 4 PM

·         Electric Christmas Parade on Main Street, 5:30 PM

All Holiday Homecoming events and activities are free of charge.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are still needed to assist on the day of the parade with responsibilities including Parade Pacers, Parade Marshals, and Banner Carriers. Those interested in volunteering are asked to complete and return a volunteer form at their earliest convenience. Forms are available for download at: www.downtownstcharles.org/holidays.

Sponsors

Holiday Homecoming sponsors include:  Gold - BMO Harris Bank (Movie); Insurance through AAA (Lighting of the Lights); Kane County Chronicle (Santa House); Onesti Entertainment (Movie); STC Capital Bank (Santa Float); St. Charles Bank and Trust (Sleigh Rides); Silver -  AHC Advisors, Inc. (Tug Boat); Delnor Express Care (Train Engine); Minuteman Press; and Bronze - Advanced Disposal (North HS Band); McGrath Honda (Miss IL); McNally’s Irish Pub (Silver Knights Baton Twirlers); Spare Wheels Transportation (Shriners); and The PrivateBank (East HS Band).

More Information

For more information on Holiday Homecoming parade participation and volunteering, visit www.DowntownStCharles.org/Holidays or call the Downtown St. Charles Partnership office at 630-443-3967.