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

Description

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!  

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

BUSINESS PARTICIPATION 

Get involved and boost your visibility during the celebration!

Become a Sponsor: Support the event and receive valuable marketing exposure.

Host an Event: Bring people to your location with a fun activity — we’ll promote it for you.

Offer Deals & Discounts: Provide a special offer or sell raffle tickets. We’ll feature your deal online and in the Crosslake App.

Donate a Prize: Contribute an item for the Lost Pot O’ Gold and/or Raffle and get your business listed.

Participate in the 2026 Paint the Town Green Yardi Pardi: Decorate your business (or home) and earn bragging rights that comes with a sweet trophy!  Details found here.

ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - WATCH FOR THE COMPLETE 2026 SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

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 
• 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
• 5 - 7 PM // 12th Clover Dash 5K / Ruck / Kids Runpacket pickup (Shoppe 218 35746 Allen Ave)
• 6 PM //  Meat Raffle (Crosslake Legion 35112 CR 3)
• 10 PM - 2 AM // DJ Music at the Bay (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

SATURDAY, March 14, 2026

• 8:30 - 10:30 AM // 12th Clover Dash 5K / Ruck / Kids Run (Crosslake Town Square 35746 Allen Ave)
• 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)
  • Bingo - 9 a.m. Doors open with food garden and full bar indoors 
    • 10 a.m. - Bingo starts - Must register at www.whitefishlodge.com
  • Parking Lot Party - 10 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 - 1 PM // Parade Pre Party(Crosslake Town Square 35770 Allen Ave)
• 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)
• 1:15 PM // 52nd ANNUAL ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE 

AFTER THE PARADE - Celebrations throughout Crosslake

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