52nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration in Crosslake

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Join in the fun on Saturday, March 14, 2026 and see for yourself why the Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration has been declared the Best of the Brainerd Lakes AND the Best in the State!

What started out in the 70’s as a remedy for Cabin Fever, has grown into a destination event for thousands of green-clad, Irish-for-a-day, weekend enthusiasts. Some build a float and travel the 1.5 mile long route handing out hundreds of pounds of candy and trinkets, and others set up lawn chairs, days in advance to get ”their perfect spot” for family and friends.

The 1.5 mile parade kicks off at 1:15 PM in Crosslake Town Square and ends just before the bridge over Cross & Daggett Lakes.

Get apparel, trinkets, costumes and more at Crosslake merchants city-wide and embrace the Paint the Town Green parade theme!  

ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Follow the Crosslake Chamber on Facebook for updates.

MONDAY, March 9, 2026

• 7 PM // Paint the Town Green Yardi Pardi (Judge's Choice March 9 and People's Choice March 9-14)
  • Download the Crosslake App and help determine the people's choice!

THURSDAY, March 12, 2026

• 9 AM // St Paddy's Pot O' Gold - First clue released 
• 11 AM - 2PM // MMA Seminar - Intro to Mixed Martial Arts - (Crucial Instincts 37322 CR 66)
• 6 - 8 PM // Loon & Lakes Trivia - (UpNorth Social 35494 CR 3)
• 8 PM // Trivia (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026

• 9 AM // St Paddy's Pot O' Gold - second clue released
• 3 - 6 PM // Live Music featuring Bud Roberts (Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)
• 5 - 7 PM // 12th Clover Dash 5K / Ruck / Kids Run Registration and packet pickup (Dark Horse Brew 35734 Allen Ave)
• 6 PM // Free Prize Raffle (Mad Rabbits 14211 Swann Drive) many prizes including a 75" Flat Screen TV
• 6:30 PM // Meat Raffle (Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)
• 6 - 9 PM // Live Music featuring Seth Doud (Manhattan Beach Lodge 39051 CR 66)
• 6 - 9 PM // Live Music featuring Drew Peterson (14 Lakes Pub & Brewery 36846 CR 66)
• 9 PM // DJ Music (Andy's Bar & Grill 35453 CR 3)
• 10 PM - 2 AM // DJ Music at the Bay (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

SATURDAY, March 14, 2026

• 7 - 10:30 AM // 12th Clover Dash 5K / Ruck / Kids Run (Dark Horse Brew 35734 Allen Ave)
  • 7 - 8:15 am - Kids race registration – Race begins at 8:30am
  • 7 - 8:30 am - 5K race registration – Race begins at 9 am
    
• 9 AM // St Paddy's Pot O' Gold - third and final clue released
• 9 AM-1 PM // Breakfast Truck & Outdoor Party - Riverside Tavern (35322 CR 3)
  •  9 -11 AM - Breakfast Truck 
  • 11 AM - 1 PM Live Music featuring Mark Johnson & Brent Passarella 
• 9 AM-3:30 PM // Whitefish Lodge Bingo and Parking Lot Party (Whitefish Lodge & Suites 14150 Swann Drive)
• Annual Big Bingo - 9 a.m. Doors open with food garden and full bar indoors 
  • 10 a.m. - Bingo starts - Must register at www.whitefish-lodge.com
• Parking Lot Party- 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tent open with food garden and full bar 
  •  11:30 - 1 p.m. and 2 - 3:30p.m. Live Music featuring Shane Martin3
• 10:30 AM - 1 PM // Parade Participant Shuttle Service - Complimentary for parade participants only. Park & ride the free shuttle from The Log Church (37218 CR 66) to Crosslake Community School. (One way only before the parade - no shuttle after the parade)
• 11 AM - 12AM // Deck Party & DJ Music all day - Zorbaz on Crozz Lake (36215 CR 66)
• 12 - 9PM // DJ Music - Outside food & beverages during the parade - Andy's Bar & Grill (35453 CR 3)
• 1:15 PM // 52nd ANNUAL ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

AFTER THE PARADE - Celebrations throughout Crosslake

• Zorbaz Crozzlake (36215 CR 66) 
  • 3PM - 12AM - Deck Party & DJ Music 
•  Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar (37627 CR 66)
  • 3 - 6 PM - Live Music featuring Brian O'Brien 
  • 6 PM - 2AM - DJ Dana 
• Riverside Tavern (35322 CR 3)
  • 2:30 PM - Live Music featuring Mark Johnson & Brent Passarella
• Manhattan Beach Lodge (39051 CR 66)
  • 3:30 PM - Live Music featuring Kings Ransom 
  • 6 - 9 PM  - Live Music featuring Seth Doud 
• Maucieri's Italian Bistro(34650 CR 3)
  • 3:30 PM - Live Music featuring Lisa Wenger Band 
• Patrick's Cedar Chest(33350 CR 3)
  • 5:30 - 8:30 PM - Live Music featuring Geoff Elvee Band
• 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery(36846 CR 66)
  •  6 - 9 PM - Live Music featuring Red Dot Duo 

Follow the Crosslake Chamber on Facebook & Instagram for Event Updates!

Raffle Ticket Drawing Party // Tuesday, March 17, 2026

5-7:30 // St. Patrick's Raffle Ticket Drawing Party (Maucieri's Italian Bistro 34650 CR 3)

• 5:30 PM - Parade Trophies Awarded 
• 6 PM - Ticket Drawing begins
• Enjoy food and beverage specials as we pull all the winning raffle tickets!  
• Need not be present to win
• Raffle Prizes donated by local businesses!

2025 BEST IN PARADE WINNERS: 

BEST FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS

1) Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant and Bar

2) River Oaks Dental

3) Boyd Lodge 

BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

1) Crosslake Community School

2) The Log Church

3) 2025 Winter Carnival Royal Family

MOST ENTHUSIASTIC

Revolution and Rangerette Dance Teams