(Photo provided, photo credit: City of Crown Point)
In Crown Point, the city’s lighted, nighttime St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at dusk Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 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,” said Crown Point Mayor Pete Land. “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 close Thursday, March 5, 2026. The community can vote for their favorite St. Patrick’s Day Parade float by visiting www.crownpoint.in.gov beginning March 17, 2026. Winners will be announced during the April Crown Point City Council meeting. Monday, February 23, 2026, through Friday, March 13, 2026, residents and visitors are invited to vote on their favorite business window display by visiting www.crownpoint.in.gov . Winners will be announced during the St.Patrick’s Day Parade. For more information, visit crownpoint.info/stpats .
