St. Patrick's Day

The St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held at dusk Friday, March 17, in the downtown square. This is the original lighted, nighttime parade in Northwest Indiana! Come enjoy the Irish festivities and listen to the Pipes and Drums bagpipe players while they lead the parade. Food and retail vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Main streets and the historic Lake County Courthouse lawn from 3-9 p.m.

This year, the festivities will include Shamrock Lane, a new seating and vendor area on the lawn of the historic Lake County Courthouse, providing a space for people to enjoy local cuisine before the parade. Instead of hosting the traditional drive-thru Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, the City will share St. Patrick’s Day specials from local, Crown Point restaurants on Facebook, @CityofCrownPointIN.

For the first time, the community will be asked to vote for their favorite St. Patrick’s Day Parade float by visiting www.crownpoint.in.gov. Winners will be announced during the April City Council meeting. Click here to cast your vote!

No Parking Areas

No parking after:
10 a.m.

Joliet Street between Court and Main streets
Clark Street between Court and Main streets
Downtown square and South Main to Wells streets

5 p.m.

South Main Street from Wells to Walnut streets

Road Closures

10 a.m.

Joliet Street between Court and Main streets

5-9 p.m.

East Street from South to Wells streets
Wells Street from Indiana Avenue to Main Street
Pettibone Street between Greenwood Avenue and Wells Street
Sherman Street/Marimar Court to Pettibone Street
North Main Street from North to Clark streets
Main Street from Wells to Walnut streets

5 p.m. to midnight* (*the square will reopen once clean-up is complete)

Downtown square

Parade and vendor space is full for 2023. Click here for sponsorship information. For questions, please call the Entertainment Division of the PACE Department at 219-662-3290.

The City of Crown Point is pleased to announce the return of our annual St. Patrick's Day Logo Contest! Design a new city logo with elements of St. Patrick’s Day, such as leprechauns, shamrocks and the color green. Entries must be hand-drawn. Participants must be 17 and under. Click here to download a copy of the entry form.

All logos must be submitted by Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.

Entries can be submitted in person at the PACE Office on the second floor of Bulldog Park or mailed to Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., Crown Point, IN 46307. Winners will be announced during the March City Council meeting. If you have any questions, please email events@crownpoint.in.gov.