St. Charles has an exciting weekend of events and festivities lined up to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the city's 1809 incorporation as a village.  The Bicentennial culminates the second weekend in October…so tell everyone you know and join in the fun!

Here's the complete activity schedule for your easy reference:

. Friday, October 9 in Frontier Park (500 South Riverside Drive) -- a western-themed event complete with live entertainment, food and beverages will kick-off the Bicentennial from 6 to 10 p.m. along the banks of the Missouri River. We'll have hayrides by Centennial Carriages, a performance by the Pearl Handle Band, an intermission show by Marty Tipton -- The Oklahoma Kid -- Trick Roper, and an outdoor movie presented by the Frenchtown Association. Come on out and enjoy this riverside venue complete with BBQ served by local restaurants.

. Saturday, October 10 in Blanchette Park (1900 West Randolph Street) -- St. Charles' Bicentennial parade begins at noon from the Lewis & Clark Boat House with an old-fashioned picnic hosted by the St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department to be held in the park from 2 to 6 p.m. The Patt Holt Singers & Dancers will perform in Bums Hollow, and Carol Watkins will provide storytelling for kids of all ages. Enjoy a host of family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon, including a Vintage Baseball Game to be played at 3 p.m. Concessions to be provided by the Parks Department.

NOTE:  From the Boat House, the parade will make a left on Boone's Lick Road, right on Main Street, left on Clark, right on Kingshighway and left on Randolph to Blanchette.

. Sunday, October 11 in Wapelhorst Park (1874 Muegge Road) -- during this afternoon event, to be held from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., the city will showcase local talent during its homegrown version of Saint Charles Star. A group of 14 city residents will participate in the competition finals representing two categories: Junior Star and Adult Star. The winner in the youth division will receive a yearlong scholarship with the Patt Holt Singers, with the top adult winners to receive scholarship opportunities to Lindenwood University. Concessions will be provided by the St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department.

You may be interested to know Mayor York and the St. Charles City Council will visit all of our local schools -- public and private -- on Monday, October 12. During Bicentennial Education Day, we'll deliver the 200th anniversary flags to be flown at each facility as well as commemorative bookmarks for all the students.

On Tuesday, October 13 -- the city's actual anniversary date -- we'll top off the Bicentennial during the 7 p.m. City Council meeting, where the Mayor and Council will take a look back in time, and have an opportunity to thank our many staff members and volunteers who have made this celebration a huge success!

NOTE:  We welcome you to attend the Council meeting in person at city hall, or you can access the meeting online via video streaming at www.stcharlescitymo.gov or tune into the city's Cable Access Channel 990.

In addition, we have 14 area restaurants participating in our $20.09 Bicentennial Dinner Special Oct. 9-11...so be sure to frequent the following: Big A's, Chevys, Vivian's Vineyards, Cyprus Grille, Rumples Pub, Muddy Waters, Papa John's, Grappa Grill, The St. Charles Vintage House, The Mother-in-Law House, R.T. Weiler's and Stefanina's. Restaurants providing a lunch special are: Miss Aimee B's Tea Room and River Bluff Cafe.

For more Bicentennial event details, access the city online at: www.historicstcharles.com or www.stcharlescitymo.gov.  Here in St. Charles…the celebration continues with YOU!