St. Charles businesses, nonprofits can now apply to enter the St. Patrick’s Parade

St. Charles businesses, nonprofits and community groups that want to be part of the annual St. Patrick’s Parade can do so now.

The 2025 St. Patrick’s Parade will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. Floats will parade through downtown on Main Street (Route 64) from Sixth Avenue to Fourth Avenue.

To apply to participate in the parade, the entry form must be completed and submitted by Feb. 14, along with a certificate of insurance, a signed copy of the parade rules and safety guidelines, and a check for the entry fee.

Entry fees will cost $300 for businesses, $325 for political entries and $50 for nonprofit entries. Checks should be made payable to the St. Charles Business Alliance on or before the application deadline.

A maximum of 80 entries will be admitted.

For more information or to view the St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade Entry Form, please visit www.stcstpatricksparade.com.

Entries that will have more than 20 walkers must reach out to the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967 or email info@stcalliance.org for special permissions and guidelines.