Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in St. Charles with a family-friendly Celtic parade featuring floats, decorated golf carts, and walking units celebrating Irish heritage. New this year is an extended parade route! The parade begins at the Lewis & Clark Boathouse and will proceed down Main Street to Clark Street. Enjoy St. Patrick's Day-themed shopping before the parade, try St. Patrick's Day specials at local restaurants, and immerse yourself in the festivities with shamrock-adorned floats and music. The parade begins at 4 PM on March 17th, bringing a vibrant celebration of St. Patrick with a touch of Irish luck in historic Saint Charles. Sláinte!

It’s fish fry season in St. Charles. Celebrate the Lenten season at these local churches, businesses, and organizations that host fish fries. Every Friday of Lent, you will find dishes like fried cob, whole catfish, jumbo shrimp cocktails, and more. Spend time with friends, family, and the community while savoring seasonal delights. Where will you eat this Friday?

Kick off spring in Historic Missouri Wine Country on March 16^th at Defiance’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival. The day starts at 10 AM with a walk/run 5k on the Katy Trail followed by a parade through downtown Defiance at noon. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere after the parade with live music, vendors, food trucks, the iconic Busch family horse-drawn beer wagon, and more.

With the weather warming up, it’s time to start thinking about spring planting. St. Charles has plant shops and greenhouses ready to help you turn your home or yard into an oasis this year. Whether you’re enhancing your landscaping or brightening up your living space, you can find the essentials for creating your dream space right here in St. Charles.