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2016 St. Patrick’s Day 42nd Parade & Celebration – Crosslake
March 11, 2016 - March 12, 2016
“Find Your Charm in Crosslake” at the 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration!
You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate all the excitement associated with this decades-long tradition! Dust off the lawn chairs, get your Irish face on and load up the whole family as there is something for all ages in Crosslake for this 42nd Celebration! Gather your family and friends and search for the Pot ‘O Gold beginning Thursday, March 10. Register for The 3rd Annual Clover Dash 5K which takes place on Saturday, March 12. The race begins and ends in Crosslake’s Town Square, so after the race you’re in the perfect spot for pre-parade entertainment and more! Purchase a Raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes and show your Blinkie Button for deals and discounts all over town!
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ALL EVENTS LISTED BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, March 4
8 p.m. – Ms. Blarney & Mr. Malarkey Pageant
Manhattan Beach Lodge
39051 County Road 66
Saturday, March 5
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – St. Urho’s Day Grasshopper Hop
Participants register at any participating establishment, purchase a $10 safe ride wristband and enjoy a Finland themed pub crawl with games of skill at each location. Prizes and trophy for best scoring team. Andy’s Bar & Restaurant, Crosslake-Fifty Lakes American Legion, The Bourbon Room, Cedar Chest, Maucieri’s, Moonlite Bay, Manhattan’s, Riverside, The Wharf, Zorbaz
Thursday, March 10
Pot ‘O Gold Treasure Hunt
One of three daily clues released at 9 a.m. at Chamber member businesses, online here and on our Facebook page
Find the lost Pot O’ Gold and cash in on a prize package valued at more than $600!
Saturday, March 12
8 – 11:00 a.m. – RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides
Must be 10 years of age or older – weather permitting – no charge
8 – 11:30 a.m. – Crosslake Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
with kids coloring activity and beads for all the kids
Crosslake Lutheran Church
35960 County Road 66
9:30 a.m. The Clover Dash 5K
Race day registration begins at 7:45 a.m. at Whitefish Lodge & Suites
Starting and finish line in Crosslake Town Square
36770 Allen Avenue
10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Maucieri’s Food & Beverage Cart
Beer & Bar, Corned Beef & Hot Dogs
Under the clock tower in Crosslake Town Square
35770 Allen Avenue
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Edina Realty Foundation 5th Annual Costume Contest
Brats & Soda till gone; Prizes for adults and children
35586 County Road 66
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Parade Participant Shuttle Service
Free transportation from C&C Boat Works 36448 County Road 66 to parade lineup in Crosslake Town Square (for parade participants only)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Pre-Parade Festivities in Crosslake Town Square
General parade lineup begins at 12 p.m. at Swann Drive and Allen Avenue
12 – 3 p.m. – 3rd Annual Knights of Columbus Food, Beverage & Warming Tent
Proceeds go to the Crosslake Food Shelf
Crosslake Ace Hardware
35592 Pioneer Drive
12 – 4 p.m. – Crosslake EFC hot grilled burgers, brats & turkey drummies
The Exchange Lot
Route 66
2 p.m. – 42ST ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Click here for parade registration – all entries must complete
Click here for parade map
Judges located in the Better Living Concepts sunroom mid-town Route 66
1st Place Business Float – 2015 – Whitefish Lodge & Suites
2nd Place Business Float – 2015 – The Celtic Cottage
3rd Place Business Float -2015 – Maucieri’s
1st Place Best Non-Profit or Organization Float – 2015 – Crosslake Historical Society
WJJY Enthusiasm Award for most “Spirited Float” – 2015 Larson Group Real Estate
4 – close – DJ-a-thon featuring JP & Chad
Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar
37627 County Road 66
Date and location to be announced
6 p.m. – St. Pat’s Raffle Ticket Drawing Party
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