St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday in Crosslake

"Find Your Charm in Crosslake" is the theme of the 41st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration. Following is a list of events:

Thursday, March 12

9 a.m.: The first of three daily Pot O' Gold Treasure Hunt clues will be released. Three daily clues will be released at 9 a.m. at Chamber member businesses, online on the chamber's website (crosslake.com) and on the chamber's Facebook page. Find the lost Pot O' Gold and cash in on a prize package valued at more than $600 from Crosslake area merchants.

Saturday, March 14

8-11:00 a.m.: Free RE/MAX hot air balloon tether rides, weather permitting. Participants must be 10 or older.

8-11:30 a.m.: Crosslake Firefighters Pancake Breakfast with kids coloring activity and beads for all the kids, Crosslake Lutheran Church.

9:30 a.m.: The Clover Dash 5K with race day registration at 7:45 a.m. at Whitefish Lodge & Suites. Start and finish line will be in Crosslake Town Square.

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Maucieri's Food & Beverage Cart featuring beer and bar, corned beef and hot dogs under the clock tower in Crosslake Town Square.

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Irish music featuring Mr. Mellow D, Andy's Bar & Grill, Wine & Spirits.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Edina Realty Foundation fourth annual Costume Contest, brats and soda until gone, prizes for adults and children.

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Parade participant shuttle service offering free transportation from C&C Boat Works to the parade lineup in Crosslake Town Square (for parade participants only). General parade lineup begins at noon at Swann Drive and Allen Avenue.

11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Pre-parade festivities in Crosslake Town Square.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Beer garden, food and DJ music, Whitefish Lodge & Suites.

Noon-3 p.m.: Second annual Knights of Columbus food, beverage and warming tent at Crosslake Ace Hardware with proceeds going to the Crosslake Food Shelf.

Noon-4 p.m.: Crosslake EFC hot grilled burgers, brats and turkey drummies, The Exchange Lot.

2 p.m.: 41st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Judges will be in the sunroom at the Exchange Lot on Route 66. Best Business Trophy Award,

Best Non-profit Award and WJJY's $150 Enthusiasm Award will be given.

4 p.m.: Live music featuring Lolah, Maucieri's Italian Bistro.

4-6 p.m.: Live music by Wrecked Wheelhouse featuring Ryan LaPlante, Bourbon Room Saloon & Eatery.

4-8 p.m.: Live music featuring The Dirty Shorts Brass Band, Andy's Bar & Grill, Wine & Spirits.

4-8 p.m.: Live music featuring Drunk N Stupid, Manhattan's.

4 p.m.-close: DJ-a-thon featuring JP & Chad, Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar.

9 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Live music by Wrecked Wheelhouse featuring Ryan LaPlante, Bourbon Room Saloon & Eatery.

Saturday, March 21

6 p.m.: St. Pat's Raffle Ticket Drawing party, Maucieri's Italian Bistro. Each $5 raffle ticket gets you a free Blinkie Button good on deals and discounts all over town, and a chance to win a prize. Raffle ticket drawing begins at 7 p.m.