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Carbon Leaf to headline inaugural Lexington St. Patrick’s Eve LIVE! kickoff concert

The band Carbon Leaf

Internationally acclaimed indie-rock quintet Carbon Leaf will headline the first-ever Lexington St. Patrick’s Eve LIVE! concert on Friday, March 13 at the Lyric Theatre.

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Entries open for 2026 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival; New kickoff concert announced

Returning to downtown Lexington on Saturday, March 14, the 2026 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival promises a weekend full of music, dancing and Irish culture. This year, the celebration expands with a brand-new Friday night event to start

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Lexington St. Patrick’s Festival Announces Performance Lineup at Lyric Theatre

Lexington St. Patrick’s Festival Announces Performance Lineup at Lyric Theatre

The event, held on Saturday, will feature a variety of local talent, including Irish dance, pipe bands, and musical groups.

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2025 Lexington St. Patrick’s parade canceled; Festival performances moved indoors due to severe weather threat

2025 Lexington St. Patrick’s parade canceled; Festival performances moved indoors due to severe weather threat

The Lexington St. Patrick’s parade scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to severe weather and a high wind advisory. Festival performances will be moved indoors to the Lyric Theatre beginning at 10:30 a.m. 

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Lexington celebrates 250th anniversary with Alltech St. Patrick’s Day Parade and  Festival, Scythian concert

Lexington celebrates 250th anniversary with Alltech St. Patrick’s Day Parade and  Festival, Scythian concert

The Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival kicks off the celebration on Saturday, March 15, followed by a concert by Irish festival headliner, Scythian, on Monday, March 17.

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CANCELLED: Carbon Leaf to headline 2025 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival

CANCELLED: Carbon Leaf to headline 2025 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival

The Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is thrilled to announce that renowned folk-infused indie rock band Carbon Leaf will headline the 2025 festival.

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Celebrate Lexington’s 250th with the Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival

Parade participants carrying a banner in the Lexington St. Patrick's Parade.

Applications for parade units and vendors are now open for the Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival.

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It’s not too late! Deadline extended for the Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade

It’s not too late! Deadline extended for the Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade

The deadline to apply for the Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade has been extended to Wednesday, March 6.

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Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival unveils 2024 entertainment lineup

Bluegrass Ceili Academy dancers onstage at the Lexington festival

The 2024 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is thrilled to announce its exciting performance lineup, ready to make your toes tap and spirits soar.

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Entries open for 2024 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival

Entries open for 2024 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival

Applications are open through March 1 for all types of parade participants. Food and craft vendors have until Jan. 17 to sign up for the festival. 

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  • 2025 Lexington St. Patrick’s parade canceled; Festival performances moved indoors due to severe weather threat
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