More About Crown Point Hosts Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17 🍀
The City of Crown Point’s lighted, nighttime St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at dusk Tuesday, March 17, in the downtown square.
Vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Main streets and on Main Street between Robinson Court and Clark Street from 3-9 p.m.
“The St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off our event season, drawing residents and visitors to the heart of our beloved downtown,” Crown Point Mayor Pete Land said. “We have the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Region and the original, lighted nighttime parade. Join us for a fantastic celebration.”
Beginning at 4 p.m., there will be live Irish/Celtic music from The Galway Girls. The Chicago-based trio will perform from 4–5:05 p.m. and 5:25–6:30 p.m. on the east side of the Courthouse.
Hosted since 2008, the annual celebration typically draws thousands to the downtown square.
Parade participants are asked to adorn their parade entries with at least 500 lights. Parade applications are now open and close Thursday, March 5.
Sponsorship applications close Thursday, Feb. 26.
The community can vote for their favorite St. Patrick’s Day Parade float by visiting Click for Details beginning March 17. Winners will be announced during the April City Council meeting.
Ahead of the parade, the City is accepting entries to its annual Downtown Window Decorating Contest. Crown Point businesses can sign up for the Window Decorating Contest through Friday, Feb. 20, by emailing events@crownpoint.in.gov.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 13, residents and visitors will be invited to vote on their favorite business window display by visiting Click for Details . Winners will be announced during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
For more information, visit Click for Details
Photo courtesy of City of Crown Point.
Vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Main streets and on Main Street between Robinson Court and Clark Street from 3-9 p.m.
“The St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off our event season, drawing residents and visitors to the heart of our beloved downtown,” Crown Point Mayor Pete Land said. “We have the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Region and the original, lighted nighttime parade. Join us for a fantastic celebration.”
Beginning at 4 p.m., there will be live Irish/Celtic music from The Galway Girls. The Chicago-based trio will perform from 4–5:05 p.m. and 5:25–6:30 p.m. on the east side of the Courthouse.
Hosted since 2008, the annual celebration typically draws thousands to the downtown square.
Parade participants are asked to adorn their parade entries with at least 500 lights. Parade applications are now open and close Thursday, March 5.
Sponsorship applications close Thursday, Feb. 26.
The community can vote for their favorite St. Patrick’s Day Parade float by visiting Click for Details beginning March 17. Winners will be announced during the April City Council meeting.
Ahead of the parade, the City is accepting entries to its annual Downtown Window Decorating Contest. Crown Point businesses can sign up for the Window Decorating Contest through Friday, Feb. 20, by emailing events@crownpoint.in.gov.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 13, residents and visitors will be invited to vote on their favorite business window display by visiting Click for Details . Winners will be announced during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
For more information, visit Click for Details
Photo courtesy of City of Crown Point.
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March 17, 2026
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1 Courthouse Square
Crown Point, IN 46307
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The City of Crown Point was founded on Oct. 31, 1834, by Solon Robinson. At the time, it was known as Robinson’s Prairie, named after Solon Robinson. Crown Point was incorporated as a town on June 3, 1868, and officially became a city 43 years later on June 6, 1911.
Crown Point is the seat of Lake County and is considered "The Hub," of Lake County.
Our staff works hard every day to, "Build a Stronger Community from Within."
Crown Point is the seat of Lake County and is considered "The Hub," of Lake County.
Our staff works hard every day to, "Build a Stronger Community from Within."
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