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St. Patrick's Day Sponsorships (Credit Card)

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Deadline: Feb 26, 2026 4:00 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026
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Date: Mar 17, 2026 3:00 pm - Mar 17, 2026 9:00 pm (CST)
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Wells St, S Main St, Crown Point, Indiana 46307, United States

About the event

The St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held at dusk Tuesday, March 17, in the downtown square. The original nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade in Northwest Indiana.
City of Crown Point
City of Crown Point
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City of Crown Point
City of Crown Point
Contact Organizer

About the application

We are offering 2 sponsorship levels- Luck of the Irish $500: Premium placement in the parade; listing on city website and event promotions; social media spotlight; and announcement by emcee at judging trailer. Pot of Gold $250: Listing on city website and event promotions; and mention in social media posts.

Terms & Conditions

Criteria, Rules and Code of Conduct 1. All entries must have lights and must incorporate the St. Patrick’s Day theme. 2. Each entry must display a banner that signifies the beginning of their procession. The banner must list the entrant’s organization. Upon acceptance, each entrant will be randomly assigned to represent an Irish county. 3. Walking marching bands are not required to have lights but are encouraged to do so. Walking marching bands must also incorporate the St. Patrick’s Day theme in their selections. 4. All entrants will be recognized by banners and signs at the staging area. Please have your organization’s sign prominently displayed at the beginning of your entry. 5. Every entrant must have a minimum of five strands of lights, as this is an evening event. All entrants are encouraged to go above and beyond the minimum number of lights. 6. To prevent crown injuries, nothing can be thrown, handed or sprayed from any unit in the parade. 7. Entrants are to keep moving along the parade route as much as possible in order to avoid unnecessary gaps. A 1.5 car length is recommended. 8. Only applications received by the deadline will be considered for entry into the parade. 9. There will be zero tolerance on the use of alcohol by any participant in the staging area, or during the parade. 10. The parade will commence during rain, snow or shine. Everyone is encouraged to dress appropriately. 11. No foul language should be used over the P.A. systems or in song lyrics. 12. Entrants with live animals are required to have a containment in place. For example, entrants can bring a honey bucket for their horse. 13. Music volume should be kept low in the staging area prior to the parade. 14. Please respect the residents and their property along the parade route. 15. Please pick up after yourself. 16. City officials, police, or civil defense, reserve the right to remove any parade participant at any time for failure to follow any criteria, rules and code of conduct or unsafe acts. 17. The parade will begin at dusk on St. Patrick’s Day (Thursday, March 17, 2024). Open festivities will begin at 6:45 p.m. The parade will stage along Wells Street and South Main Street between Greenwood and Wells, Solon Robinson Elementary School will be used for participants parking only. Parade entrants will be assigned specific times to set up. All entrants must be in place by 6:15 p.m. Once everyone is in place, we will begin the parade at dusk along Main Street. traveling north, around the square. Grandstand will be in front of the East Side of the Old Courthouse. The parade will continue around the square to Court Street and disperse at Walnut Street. Port-A-Potty ’s will be provided. There will be no access to the school.

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Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Do you plan to participate in the parade?
  • Name of organization
  • Parade day contact number:
  • Type of entry:
  • If other, please describe below:
  • Approximate number marching
  • How long is your vehicle/float? (in feet)
  • Are you going to have any music/sound playing?
  • Organization's year of establishment:
  • Where is your organization based?
  • Do you have any special recognitions or awards?
  • What makes your organization special?
  • We agree to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by The City of Crown Point as communicated in the Criteria, Rules and Code of Conduct Document, during preparation’s for the parade and on the day of the parade. We agree to abide by all city officials, and to respect the audience and all parade participants. We understand that The City of Crown Point has the right to dismiss parade participants for conduct they deem unfit, including conduct that may not be listed under the Criteria, Rules and Code of Conduct Document.
St. Patrick's Day Sponsorships (Credit Card)
St. Patrick's Day Sponsorships (Credit Card)
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026
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