Electric Christmas Parade Cancellation: Why Can't It Be Rescheduled?

ST. CHARLES, IL — Heavy snow that blanketed the Chicago area last weekend led to the cancellation of the Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles.

Following the cancellation, some St. Charles Patch readers and lovers of the parade are inquiring as to why the parade cannot be rescheduled. Here is what city officials had to say regarding this:

Why can’t the parade be rescheduled?

Parades take a lot of behind the scenes work. We would not be able to secure the proper permits and permissions to close down a major state road by the end of the year. We also cannot ensure access to the exciting elements and floats we use as well as the availability of staff and 80+ volunteers it takes to organize this event. And there is no way to guarantee the weather on an alternate date.

How is St. Charles still celebrating?

Santa will still be on the 1st Street Plaza every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. until December 21, so make sure to stop by, drop off your wish list, and see the new Santa Cottage. Additionally, holiday photo opportunities will be available on the 1st Street Plaza all season long. You can also still take part in the Holiday Shop Crawl, support local businesses, and celebrate here locally.