Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Despite gray skies and temperatures shy of 40, the 36th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade brought throngs of people to Crosslake, Saturday.

The spectators were as well festooned as those in the parade, with green face paint, green hair, red beards and of course hats, lots of hats. A number of spectators stuffed their small family dogs into their coats for a little extra warmth.

Parade organizers estimated between 10 to 15 thousand might crowd into town for the annual rite into spring.