CROSSLAKE — Festivities surrounding the 49th annual Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration will run Thursday-Saturday, March 16-18, featuring a longer parade route and a VIP experience.
The parade at 2 p.m. Saturday will be a half mile longer than in the past, with the route extending past the Daggett Channel Bridge to the Log Church.
This change will offer more parking and more places to view the parade.
Also new is a Shenanigans VIP Experience. Only 100 VIP badges are still available for $100 each. A VIP badge entitles you to the following Saturday, March 18:
• 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Access into the heated Shenanigans VIP tent with high-top tables.
• An official St. Patrick’s Day Parade chair with carrying bag (you keep the chair).
• Preferred curbside front row parade seating.
• One meal with a choice of drink (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) from Maucieri’s.
• Access to portable restrooms located near the site.
• One VIP badge lanyard identifying you as a VIP for tent access.
• Access to a private cash bar and food on site by Maucieri’s.
• Option to purchase a reserved parking spot for $20 in Crosslake Town Square.
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Sign up at https://brainerdlakeschamberofcommerce. growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/ aPd2OMzr?sourceTypeId=Hub&mode=Attendee. Buy a Lucky Lanyard for $6 at any participating business to save money with deals and discounts. Find the list of businesses and specials at crosslake.com.
Following is the schedule of events:
Thursday, March 16
• 9 a.m.: The first clue will be revealed to find the Lost Pot O’ Gold.
• 6-8 p.m.: Loon & Lakes Trivia at 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Company.
• 8 p.m.: Trivia at Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant and Bar.
Friday, March 17
• 9 a.m.: The second clue will be released to find the Lost Pot O’ Gold.
• 4-7 p.m.: Live music featuring Brian O’Brien on the patio at Moonlite Bay.
• 5-7 p.m.: Registration and packet pickup for the Clover Dash 5K at Patriot Lakes Nutrition in Crosslake Town Square.
• 6-9 p.m.: Live music featuring From the Heart at 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Company.
• 7 p.m.: Live music featuring Andy Fischer at Manhattan’s.
• 7 p.m.: DJ Mike will spin music at Andy’s Bar and Grill.
• 10 p.m.-close: Music featuring DJ Dana at Moonlite Bay.
Saturday, March 18
• 7-8:30 a.m.: Same-day registration and packet pickup for the Clover Dash at Patriot Lakes Nutrition.
• 8-11 a.m.: Pancake breakfast at the CrosslakeFifty Lakes American Legion.
• 8:30 a.m.: Clover Dash Kids Run at Crosslake Town Square.
• 9 a.m.: The ninth annual Clover Dash 5K Run/ Walk at Crosslake Town Square, featuring a new route.
• 9 a.m.: The third and final clue will be released for the Lost Pot O’ Gold.
• 10 a.m.-noon: Parade sponsors and features lineup at Swann Drive East entrance.
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Crosslake Town Square preparade party with music, food and activities, including Plinko at Key Wellness, family activities inside and outside Squirrelly Mama, Barajas Mexican Grill food truck and K&D Kettle Corn, and live music by The Nissfits under the clock tower.
• 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Whitefish Lodge and Suites parking lot party featuring a brunch and bingo
(register at whitefish-lodge.com); and live music by Drunk-n-Stupid from noon-3 p.m.
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Live music featuring Darren Jackson at 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Company.
• 11 a.m.: Music featuring DJ Mike at Andy’s Bar & Grill.
• 11 a.m-1:30 p.m.: Parade participant free shuttle service (for parade participants only) from Crosslake Log Church to Crosslake Community School near the parade lineup in Crosslake Town Square. Drop off all float riders/walkers in the town square parade lineup area. One vehicle driver can then proceed to The Log Church to take the shuttle back to meet the group.
• Noon-2 p.m.: General parade lineup at Swann Drive East entrance.
• 2 p.m.: Parade begins.
• After the parade: Entertainment continues at Crosslake businesses, including live music by Tangled Chords at 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Company; live music by Shane Martin at Manhattan’s; live music by Lisa Wenger at Maucieri’s; music by DJ Dana at Moonlite Bay; Dynamite Reflections Karaoke at Riverside Inn; block party featuring DJ Mad Mardigan at Zorbaz Crozzlake; bacon meat raffle at 6 p.m. at the Crosslake-Fifty Lakes American Legion; live music by Emily Hammer from 6-9 p.m. at Ox Lake Tavern; and live music by Red Dot Duo from 6-9 p.m. at The Wharf.
The St. Patrick’s Day Committee selects the parade grand marshal and honorary grand marshal by choosing an outstanding business owner, manager or employee who exemplifies a commitment to the benefit of the community of Crosslake.
This year, the committee chose Fred Skog, founder of Crosslake Sheet Metal, as the grand marshal, and Bob and Bonnie Mudek, owners of Riverside Inn, as honorary grand marshals.
Crosslake Sheet Metal is a second generation business that has been serving the Crosslake community for 49 years. Today, Skog’s son, Karl, leads the business that employs 29 fulltime positions.
Their generosity is shown by being involved in every event and activity that takes place in Crosslake.
Fred Skog has set an example of how small businesses can be operated with integrity, efficiently and generously contributing to the community in which they serve.
The Mudeks took a chance in 1978 by moving to Crosslake with three small children and taking ownership of Riverside Inn.
In the early years, when Crosslake was a more seasonal community, they managed to keep the doors open yearround through creativity, consistently delicious offerings and excellent service.
Today, they operate Riverside Inn Supper Club together with their sons, and they haven’t waivered from their early recipe for success.
From left are Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Chamber director; Karl, Fred and Penny Skog, of Crosslake Sheet Metal; and Bob Heales, Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee chair. Myogeto and Heales presented Fred Skog, the 2023 parade grand marshal, with a sculpture plaque designed and crafted by Pequot Manufacturing on Feb. 8 in Crosslake. Fred and the Skog family will ride the stagecoach leading the parade Saturday, March 18. Contributed / Crosslake Chamber of Commerce
Bonnie and Bob Mudek, center, were honored Feb. 8 as honorary parade grand marshals for the 2023 Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Presenting the award at Riverside Inn were Crosslake Chamber of Commerce Director Cindy Myogeto and Bob Heales, Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee chair.
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Chair Bob Heales (Crosslake Public Safety Commission), Dawn Maucieri (Maucieri’s Italian Bistro), Heather Jones (The Log Church), Melissa Krueger (Simply Rustic Floral Design), Amy Wannebo (Lakes Area Septic Design), Elysha Novak (Crow Wing Kayaks), Mallory Goerges and Laura Goerges (Pequot Tool and Manufacturing), Jackie Wipper (Squirrelly Mama), Steve Spencer (Crosslake Area Vacations & Rentals), Katheryn Palmer (The Wharf), Jackson Purfeerst (Crosslake City Council member), Holly Chase (Crosslake Bikes) and Cindy Myogeto (Crosslake Chamber director).
