53rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration in Crosslake

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Join in the fun on Saturday, March 13, 2027 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 steps 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 St. Patrick's theme!

Parking Information & Map - check back in 2027

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

ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

THURSDAY, March 11, 2027

• 9 AM // St Paddy's Pot O' Gold - First clue released 
• 6 - 8 PM // Loon & Lakes Trivia - (UpNorth Social 35494 CR 3)
• 8 PM // Trivia (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

FRIDAY, March 12, 2027

• 9 AM // St Paddy's Pot O' Gold - second clue released
• 5 - 7 PM // 13th Clover Dash 5K / Ruck / Kids Run Registration and packet pickup (Dark Horse Brew 35734 Allen Ave)
• 6:30 PM // Meat Raffle (Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)
• 10 PM - 2 AM // DJ Music at the Bay (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

SATURDAY, March 13, 2027

• 7 - 10:30 AM // 13th 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-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 Martin
• 10 AM - 12 PM // Explore the Railroad Museum! Peruse the exhibits before the parade and enjoy a complimentary cookie!
• 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 // 53rd ANNUAL ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Rain, shine, or even snow—the parade will go on! Plan for a fantastic day!
  

AFTER THE PARADE - Celebrations throughout Crosslake

RAFFLE DRAWING PARTY

Wednesday, March 17, 2027 

• 5 - 8 p.m. St. Partick's Day Raffle 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 - but you will have to be present to win Door Prizes!
  • Enjoy live music 

2026 BEST IN PARADE WINNERS: 

BEST FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS

1) Baratto Brothers Construction

2) Waste Partners

3) A2Z Home Solutions - ABC Seamless Lakes Area

BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

1) Central Lakes College Foundation

2) The Log Church

3) Crosslake Community School

MOST ENTHUSIASTIC

Bernick's & the Bagpipers!