Officials Warn Of Facebook Scam For Holiday Homecoming, Electric Christmas Parade In St. Charles

ST. CHARLES, IL —The St. Charles Business Alliance has learned of events posted to Facebook and shared online that have incorrect information about the upcoming St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade and Holiday Homecoming.

St. Charles Holiday Homecoming is taking place on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29 in downtown St. Charles, with the parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Unfortunately, due to Facebook restrictions, the fraudulent online event pages cannot be removed, according to the St. Charles Business Alliance.

The St. Charles Business Alliance is encouraging residents to look for a few key items when determining if its an official Holiday Homecoming Facebook event:

• The event always takes place the weekend following Thanksgiving. The correct date of the 2025 St. Charles Holiday Homecoming is Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, with the Electric Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m.
• Under event “details,” the St. Charles Business Alliance and the City of St. Charles, Illinois Government, are both listed as event hosts. Any other host(s) listed after “Event by,” indicates a fake event.
• The authentic event listing includes a link to the official Holiday Homecoming website: www.stcholidayhomecoming.com. If there is no direct link to this website, then it is a fake event.
• The official event location is 2 E. Main Street, Saint Charles, IL, United States, Illinois 60174. Any other location listed indicates a fake event.
• All the Holiday Homecoming events are free and don’t require a ticket. There are no vendor opportunities and there will not be a livestream of the parade. If the event states otherwise, then it is a fake event.

Stay up-to-date with the most accurate information regarding St. Charles Holiday Homecoming, follow and share the official Facebook Event at www.facebook.com/events/2698579370483717. Also, follow the St. CharlesBusiness Alliance on Facebook and Instagram @stcalliance for more information.

The official city of St. Charles website also has event information at www.stcharlesil.gov.

For any questions regarding St. Charles Holiday Homecoming, visit www.stcholidayhomecoming.com. For all other inquiries, please contact the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967.