As 2022 begins, we are hopeful that we can return to downtown for the Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 12.
Updates on the 2022 Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
Statement from the Bluegrass Irish Society Board of Directors on the 2021 parade and festival
We regretfully announce that we are will not hold the Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 13.
2020 Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival Cancelled
The Bluegrass Irish Society Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 14.
Deirdre Lyons named 2020 Parade Grand Marshal
The Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is honoring one of the event’s original supporters as its 2020 parade grand marshal. Deirdre Lyons, co-founder of Alltech, will lead the annual celebration on Saturday, March 14 in downtown Lexington.
Performers announced for 41st Annual Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
International artists bring U.S. tour to Lexington festival An internationally known Irish music group returns to the Bluegrass to headline the city’s St. Patrick’s festivities this March 14 as part of the 41st Annual Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and
Entries, vendors sought for 41st annual Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
The Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival returns in 2020 to celebrate its 41st anniversary. Entries for annual parade, as well as vendor applications for the Irish festival, are now being accepted.
Applications for 2020 Lexington parade now available, committee accepting entries
‘Twas the day before Christmas… and our website and forms for 2020 are updated and online! Join us for the 2020 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 14. Concessions, festival vendors and parade entries may now
Join the Bluegrass Irish Society Set Dancing Club, Aug. 24, 4-6 p.m.
Set dancing is a beloved social dancing tradition in Ireland, with roots hundreds of years old. If you visit Ireland in the summer and throw a stone, you’ll hit a summer school or festival that teaches and celebrates Irish traditional
Performers announced for 40th annual Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
An internationally known Irish music group kicks off the St. Patrick’s weekend with a Friday, March 15 concert and on Saturday, eight performance groups take the stage as the Lexington St. Patrick’s Festival.
Bill Enright named 2019 parade grand marshal
Forty years ago, William “Bill” Enright and a small group of Lexingtonians founded the Bluegrass Irish Society and put together the city’s first St. Patrick’s Parade. In 2019, Enright will serve as the grand marshal of the 40th annual event.