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Crosslake 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 17, 2018 @ 2:30 am - 1:00 pm

Pot O’ Gold
Clue #1
Our 44th year you’re bound to cheer
At Andy’s Bar, Ed will pour you a beer!
Put on some green, you’ll want to be seen
Just look with your eyes, and you’ll find the prize.

Clue #2
The parade is near, there’s nothing to fear
Your clue is awaiting, now give us a rating.
You’ll get there by car, but don’t drive too far
You can see water, are you a good spotter?

“Share Your Charm” at the 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration on Saturday, March 17, 2018!
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 this 44 year celebration insures fun for all ages! Gather your family and friends and search for the Pot ‘O Gold beginning Thursday, March 15.  Register for The 5th Annual Clover Dash 5K which takes place on Saturday, March 17. 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 $5 Raffle Ticket and get a free Blinkie Button!  Raffle Tickets/Blinkies are available at Crosslake Chamber member businesses.  Get Blinkie Button deals (Fri. & Sat. March 16-17), and join us the following weekend (Friday, March 23) at Andy’s Bar & Grill for the Raffle Ticket Drawing Party!  Your ticket could win you one of many terrific prize packages including two chances to win a weeks stay at Bay View Lodge! Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win, but we’ll have great door prizes for lucky attendees too!

Saturday, March 17
7:45 a.m. – Race Day Registration
Whitefish Lodge & Suites (14150 Swann Drive)
9:30 a.m. The Clover Dash 5K
Starting and finish line in Crosslake Town Square (14281 Gould Street)
Awards presented at 10:30 a.m.

8 – 11 a.m. – RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides – weather permitting – must be 10+ years of age
US Army Corps of Engineers Crosslake Recreation Area (35507 CR 66)

8 – 11:30 a.m. – Crosslake Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
with kids coloring activity and beads for all the kids
Crosslake Lutheran Church (35960 CR 66)

9 a.m. – Pot ‘O Gold Treasure Hunt
The third of three daily clues released daily at 9 a.m. to guide you to the hidden Pot O’ Gold. If necessary, a fourth clue will be released Sunday morning at 9 a.m.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Wake Up Bar, Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair and Outdoor Food & Beer Garden
Whiteefish Lodge & Suites (14150 Swann Drive)

10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Maucieri’s Food & Beverage Truck
Crosslake Town Square (35746 Allen Ave)

11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Parade Participant Shuttle Service – for parade participants only
Park & Ride free shuttle transportation from the Crosslake Log Church (37218 CR 66) to parade lineup in Crosslake Town Square (35770 Allen Ave).
Please drop off all your float riders/walkers in the Town Square parade lineup area. One vehicle driver can then proceed to The Log Church to take the shuttle back to meet your group.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Pre-Parade Entertainment, Shopping and Festivities in Crosslake Town Square
General parade lineup begins at 12 p.m. at Swann Drive and Allen Avenue

11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. –  Crosslake Communtiy School Family Fun
Games, face painting, food, book walk, prizes and fun!
Crosslake Town Square 14280 Gould Street

12 – 3 p.m. – 5th Annual Knights of Columbus Food, Maucieri’s Beverage Cart & Warming Tent with Live music featuring ZZ Ace
Crosslake Ace Hardware & Appliance (35592 Pioneer Road)

2 p.m. – 44th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE   – Parade Map
Chamber Bucks awarded to top 3 for-business entriesand top 1 non-profit organization entry.  Hubbard Broadcasting/WJJY will award Chanhassen Dinner Theater Tickets to the most enthusiastic entry!  Parade judges are located in the Better Living Concepts Sunhome at the Exchange Lot , midtown on County Road 66. Show ’em what you’ve got!

PARADE DAY MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT:
Andy’s Bar & Grill, Wind & Spirits –
Music featuring DJ Mike 11 a.m. – close
The Bourbon Room – Live music featuring The Soup Bones at 5 p.m.
Crosslake Town Square – Live Music featuring The Dirty Shorts Brass Band  12 – 1:45 p.m.
Manhattan’s – Music 4 – 8 p.m.
Maucieri’s Italian Bistro – Live Music featuring Lisa Wenger & Her Mean, Mean Men – 4 p.m.
Mission Tavern – Live Music featuring The Muddy Waters Band
Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar –  Live music featuring Tugboat Rampage 4-6:30; DJ’s JP and Dana 7p.m. – close
Riverside Saloon & Eatery – Karaoke with Paul & Lisa at 4 p.m.
The Wharf -Live music featuring The Mark Peterson Band 5 – 9 p.m.

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Date:
March 17, 2018
Time:
2:30 am - 1:00 pm

Venue

City of Crosslake
Crosslake, MN United States + Google Map
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