The 2023 St. Charles East High School Homecoming Parade will be held on Main Street (Illinois Rt. 64) this Thursday, August 31. Main Street will be closed between 5th Ave. (IL Rt. 25) east of the river to 7th Street on the west side of the river for the parade. Police will implement a detour route beginning at 12:45 p.m. through approximately 1:30 p.m.
Detour Routes
• Those traveling west will be directed either north on IL Rt. 25 to the Red Gate Bridge or south to Illinois Avenue, then west across the river to 7th Street. As a reminder, IL Rt. 25 is already currently closed south of this location due to ongoing construction.
• Those traveling east will be directed either north on 7th Street to State Street, then east to IL Rt. 31 and north to the Red Gate Bridge, or south at 7th Street to Illinois Street, and then east across the river to IL Rt. 25.
Police and Emergency Management Personnel will be positioned at key locations to assist with traffic direction. Motorists are advised to expect delays when traveling throughout the city. Police remind drivers to use care and to be watchful for pedestrians.
