The St. Charles Business Alliance has announced that applications for the Electric Christmas Parade are now available for local businesses, community groups and non-profits. The parade will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 in downtown St. Charles.

All entries must include a completed entry form, a certificate of insurance naming the St. Charles Business Alliance and city of St. Charles as additional insured, a signed copy of the parade rules and regulation and an entry fee of $275 for business entries or $25 for non-profits made payable to the Business Alliance. All entries must be submitted on or before Oct. 21.

Applications can be found at stcholidayhomecoming.com.

The two-day Holiday Homecoming event kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 with the lighting of the lights on the First Street Plaza. The event will also include a holiday movie at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Arcada Theatre and visits with Santa at 1 p.m. on the First Street Plaza. All events and activities are free of charge.

Any additional questions can be directed to the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967.