The 2026 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is Saturday, March 14, starting at 10:30 a.m. The festival is hosted by LM Communications, Lexington’s only locally owned radio group. Our yearly festival lineup features musicians, singers and dancers from across Kentucky. Join us at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park in downtown Lexington. 

The Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival, a longtime city tradition produced by Lexington Parks and Recreation and sponsored by the Bluegrass Irish Society.

The festival will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Blessing of the Keg. Satruday’s Festival performers will be announced soon!

NEW IN 2026: Lexington St. Patrick’s Eve LIVE! Kickoff Concert

The celebration gets underway on Friday, March 13, with a kickoff concert at the Lyric Theatre. Join us for an exciting lineup of local, national and international artists ready to ring in Lexington’s St. Patrick’s celebrations.

Stay tuned for artist and ticket details.