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Crosslake’s 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration!
March 17, 2017 - March 18, 2017
“Share Your Charm” in Crosslake at the 43rd 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 this 43 year celebration ensures fun for all ages! Gather your family and friends and search for the Pot ‘O Gold beginning Thursday, March 16. Register for The 4th Annual Clover Dash 5K which takes place on Saturday, March 18. 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!
Need Lodging? Check out these preferred lodging partners.
Click here for Sponsorship and Blinkie/Raffle/Pot O’Gold and Parade Regististration information
ALL EVENTS LISTED BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE and NEW EVENTS WILL BE ADDED AS CONFIRMED
Saturday, March 4, 2017
8 p.m. – Ms. Blarney & Mr. Malarkey Pageant
Manhattan Beach Lodge
39051 CR 66
Saturday, March 11
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, Bourbon Room, Crosslake-Fifty Lakes American Legion, Cedar Chest, Maucieri’s, Moonlite Bay, Manhattan’s, Riverside, The Wharf and Zorbaz.
Thursday, March 16
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 hidden Pot O’ Gold and cash in on a prize package valued at more than $1,000 courtesy of these merchants: Andy’s Bar & Grill, Wine & Spirits; Barstock Liquors; Beam Suntory; The Cedar Chest; Cherry Berry-Baxter; Common Goods; Crosslake Ace Hardware, Appliance & Laundromat; Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion Post #500; Crosslake Coffee; Crosslake Drug; Crosslake Holiday; Crosslake Veterinary Hospital; Crosslake Yoga-Pilates & Boutique; First National Bank; Holly’s Hair Care; JAG Interior Solutions; Judy’s House of Gifts; Lake Country Crafts & Cones; Lakes Area Gallery & Frame Shoppe; Manhattan’s; Maucieri’s Italian Bistro; Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar; Moonlite Square Liquor; NAPA; Northland Pet Lodge; Pine Peaks Restaurant, Apparel & Gifts; Reeds Market & Gas Express; Riverside Saloon & Eatery; Studio Posh; The Bourbon Room; The Crossfire and Whitefish Lodge & Suites.
Friday, March 17
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Inspirational Yoga
Crosslake Yoga, Pilates & Boutique (36184 CR 66)
Free class with food shelf donation
9 p.m. – close – Live music featuring Soup Bones
The Bourbon Room (check out the new building addition)
38136 CR 66
9 p.m. – close – DJ Music
Zorbaz – Crozzlake
36215 CR 66
10 p.m. – close – DJ’s JP and Chad
Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar
37627 CR 66
Saturday, March 18
8 – 11:00 a.m. – RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides
US Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Area
35507 CR 66
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 CR 66
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Indoor Arts & Craft Fair
Whitefish Lodge & Suites
14150 Swann Drive
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
Crosslake Town Square
35770 Allen Avenue
11 a.m. – Edina Realty Foundation 6th Annual Brat Sale
Brats & Soda till gone; Edina Foundation assists with needs of homeless
35586 CR 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
11a.m. – 3 p.m. – Outdoor Food & Beer Garden
Whitefish Lodge & Suites
14150 Swann Drive
12 – 3 p.m. – 4th Annual Knights of Columbus Food, Beverage & Warming Tent
Proceeds go to the Crosslake Food Shelf
Crosslake Ace Hardware
35592 Pioneer Drive
2 p.m. – 43rd ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Click here for 2016 Parade Map (2017 map coming soon)
Parade Judges Adam Rees (Essentia Health), Patrick Sundberg (Jack Pine Brewery) and Pete Mohs (Brainerd Dispatch/Echo Journal)
located at the Exchange Parking Lot Midtown on Route 66
Chamber Bucks awarded to top 3 for-business entries; Chamber bucks awarded to top 1 non-profit organization entry
4 p.m. Live music featuring Soup Bones
The Bourbon Room Saloon & Eatery (check out the new building addition)
38136 CR 66
4 – 8 p.m. – Live Music featuring In the Fields Band
Manhattan’s
39051 CR 66
4 p.m. – close – DJ’s JP and Chad
Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar
37627 CR 66
4 p.m. – close – DJ music
Zorbaz Crozzlake
36215 CR 66
4 p.m. – Live music featuring Lisa Wenger & Her Mean Mean Men
Maucieri’s Italian Bistro
34650 CR 3
Saturday, March 25
6 p.m. – St. Pat’s Raffle Ticket Drawing Party
Sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Passages of Time
Manhattan’s
39051 CR 66 Manhattan Beach
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