WOW, what a day! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to each and every parade participant for making the day exciting, fun and fabulous! Parade Judges Brad Nelson (C&C Boat Works), Nick Buckentin (Outlet Recreation) Brady Peterson (66 Marine North) and Bob Heales (St. Patrick's Day Committee Member) were completely amazed at the effort that goes into these parade entries. They wished they had more awards to offer, as the floats and enthusiasm were exceptional this year!
1st Place - Quality Fabricating/Radtke Service
2nd Place - First National Bank
3rd Place - Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant
Best in Float - Non Profit - Crosslake Ideal Lions
Most Enthusiastic - Listen to Hubbard Radio WJJY Monday morning show with Ken & Tess to learn the winner!
After a 2-year hiatus, THE PARADE IS BACK, and planning is underway for the 48th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration on Saturday, March 19, 2022! You don't have to be Irish to appreciate all the excitement associated with this decades-long tradition, voted Best St. Patrick's Day Celebration in the State of Minnesota Dust off the lawn chairs, get your Irish face on and load up the whole family as this 48-year celebration is back, better than ever, and fun for all ages!
Click these links to learn more!
Official St. Patrick's Day long sleeve t-shirts, totes and stickers - For sale at the Crosslake Chamber Welcome Center (35446 County Rd 3).
Lost Pot O' Gold - One of three daily clues are released beginning Thurs. March 17, 2022 to guide you to the treasure valued at hundreds! THE LOST POT O' GOLD HAS BEEN FOUND! CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN, CARLA, CODY, GRADY and BRODY BIENLEK from Bowlus, MN, FOR FINDING THE LOST POT O' GOLD WITH JUST 2 CLUES!! Thank you to the Crosslake Administrative Police Department for playing along and allowing us to hide the clue on their property. Thank you to the MANY Crosslake businesses that donated awesome prizes!
Parade Participation Form - must accompany certificate of motor vehicle insurance
ALL EVENTS LISTED BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thursday, March 17 - HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Friday, March 18
Saturday, March 19
9 a.m. - The Lost Pot o' Gold was found on Friday.
9 a.m. - 8th Annual Clover Dash 5K and Kids Run
10 a.m. - Entertainment, Shopping and Festivities in Crosslake Town Square
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Parade Participant Shuttle Service - for parade participants only
11:30 a.m. - 1p.m. Family Fun Event - Crosslake Community School (35808 CR 66)
2 p.m. 48th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Shamrocks & Shenanigans (CLICK FOR MAP)
Post Parade Entertainment in Crosslake at these businesses or establishments
2022 St. Patrick's Day Committee: Laura Goerges and Mallory Goerges (Pequot Tool and Manufacturing), Dawn Maucieri (Maucieri's Italian Bistro), Heather Jones (The Log Church), Brandon Pederson (Edina Realty), Brian Thull (North Country Lawn Care), Bob Heales (Community Member), Melissa Krueger (Simply Rustic Floral Design), Amy Wannebo (Lakes Area Septic Design), Elysha Novak (Crow Wing Kayaks) and Cindy Myogeto (Crosslake Chamber)
2019 Parade Favorites