Celebrate spring with live music, performances, activities, a parade, and a Maypole dance on Main Street, St. Charles. Main Street in Bloom is a much-awaited annual event taking place on May 4th and 5th. This celebration of spring is hosted by the small business owners of Main Street, who decorate their shops and storefronts with beautiful floral displays. Here's what's going on this year during Main Street in Bloom.

 

Maypole Dance at Main Street in Bloom

Family Fun

This a family-friendly event that offers a wide range of activities for children and adults alike. For kids, there are craft stations where they can get creative and make something special to take home. Event-goers of all ages can also participate in the annual Sunflower Hunt! Search for sunflowers hidden in most shops along Main Street, and track your findings with an interactive Sun Flower Hunt sticker sheet, available at most shops throughout Main Street.

 

Main Street in Bloom

Children's Parade & Maypole Dance

One of the highlights of the event is the children's parade, which kicks off at 1:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The parade features a Fife and Drum performance and is sure to be a fun experience for kids of all ages. The much anticipated Maypole Dance Performance takes place on Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM in Berthold Square, located across from the St. Charles Tourism Center at (Main St. and First Capitol).

 

Lewis & Clark Fife & drum corps Main Street in Bloom

Music

The Lewis & Clark Fife and Drum Corps will accompany the Children's Parade, playing historical classics and early 19th-century military and folk tunes.

 

Fig & Sparrow Shoppers

Get a jump on shopping for Mother's Day

While you're here, explore the shops and restaurants on Main Street, and shop local for Mother's Day. Main Street in Bloom is hosted by the Main Street merchants- help support these wonderful small businesses, as well as next year's festival, by shopping for gifts, clothing, and more!

 

Main Street in Bloom Bike Stop

Main Street in Bloom brings the community together to celebrate spring, support small businesses, and have fun. Don't miss out on this wonderful event- mark your calendars for May 4th and 5th.

Make sure to tag @MainStreetInBloom and use the hashtags #DiscoverSTC and #MainStreetInBloom when sharing your experience on social media!