We regretfully announce that we are will not hold the Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 13.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
‘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
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.
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.
In 2019, the Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
The Bluegrass Irish Society and Lexington Parks and Recreation are now accepting entries for the 40th Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival.