Friday, November 23
Lighting of the Lights on the 1st Street Plaza 5:00pm
Experience the wonder of the season as Mayor DeWitte illuminates the city and officially kicks-off the holidays in St. Charles. There will be a special performance by the St. Charles East and North High Schools’ Chorales, as well as an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Be there as Santa opens his house for the first time this season
FREE Holiday Movie at the Arcada Theatre 2:00pm
Saturday, November 24
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FREE Holiday Movies at the Arcada Theatre 10:30am
Free Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides on First St. Plaza 1-4pm
Visit with Santa on the 1st Street Plaza
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Saturdays & Sundays through December 11am-12:30pm and 1-4pm
Electric Christmas Parade- 5:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this spectacular, fully illuminated parade down Main Street. You are sure to be in awe as the city lights are turned off and the lighted floats make their way along the scenic backdrop of Downtown St. Charles. Click here to see part of last years parade