St. Patrick's Day
The St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held at dusk Thursday, March 17, in the downtown square. This is the only 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.
In addition to the parade, the City of Crown Point also offers food vendors on the square, as well as a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at the Crown Point Fire Department, located at 126 N. East St. The drive-thru-only dinner will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, March 17. The meal includes corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, bread, a dessert and a beverage. Please enter the drive-thru from Clark Street. Adult meals are $12, senior meals are $10 while supplies last.
No Parking Areas
No on-street parking ALL DAY: Southside of Clark Street from East Street to Indiana Avenue
No parking after:
- Noon – Joliet Street between Court and Main streets
- 1 p.m. – Clark Street between Court and Main streets
- 2 p.m. – Downtown square and South Main to Wells streets
- 5 p.m. – South Main Street from Wells to Walnut streets
Road Closures
Noon to 5 p.m.
- East Street between North and Clark streets
5-9 p.m.
- 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
6-9 p.m.
- Main Street from Wells to Walnut streets
6-10 p.m.
- Downtown square
Parade and vendor space are limited. To apply, please call the PACE Department at 219-661-2271.
Vendor applications are available below.