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Riverfest 2013: St. Charles Fourth of July Schedule

This year's parade steps off at 10 a.m.; events in Frontier Park begin at 5 p.m.

St. Charles' Fourth of July celebration, Riverfest 2013, kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade.

The parade route starts at Blanchette Park, turns left on Randolph, right on Kingshighway, left on Clark, and right on Main Street to the Lewis & Clark Boathouse. The parade should hit Main Street about 10:45 a.m.

The schedule for events at Frontier Park is: 

  • 5 p.m. - Mayor's Welcome
  • 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. -  Food, drink and vendor booths open
  • 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. -  St. Charles Municipal Band
  • 5:15 p.m. to 5:35 p.m. -  Patt Holt Singers
  • 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Fredbird Appearance
  • 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. -  Pearl Handle Band
  • 8:10 p.m to 9:10 p.m. - Charles Glenn
  • 9:10 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. - Mayor's Welcome and National Anthem
  • 9:20 p.m. - Fireworks display, simulcast on KCLC 89.1/The Wood
Live entertainment will take place on the Jaycee Stage. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 

Visitors can expect enhanced security at this year's event.

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