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.
Entries, vendors sought for 40th annual Alltech St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
In 2019, the Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
40th Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival now accepting entries
The Bluegrass Irish Society and Lexington Parks and Recreation are now accepting entries for the 40th Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival.
40th Annual Parade set for 2019
The longest running civic event in Lexington returns to downtown on Saturday, March 16 when the 40th Annual Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival welcomes thousands of Central Kentuckians to its celebration. The parade and festival are part of
Old-style Irish and set dancing workshops return to Lexington
Calling all tappers, cloggers and step dancers! Spend your weekend with us making music with your feet. The Bluegrass Irish Society, Bluegrass Ceili Academy and McTeggart Irish Dancers are honored to bring Mary Beth Taylor to Lexington from Dublin, Ireland,
Lexington parade dedicated in memory of Dr. Pearse Lyons
Alltech founder to be honored during March 17 event The board of directors of the Bluegrass Irish Society is dedicating the 39th annual Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s parade in honor of Dr. Pearse Lyons. The parade, which begins at 1
Ginny Ramsey named 2018 parade grand marshal
Community activist to lead March 17 parade Ginny Ramsey, director and co-founder of the Catholic Action Center, has been named as the grand marshal of the 39th annual Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Since 1999, Ramsey has led the
Festival performers announced for 2018 Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Festival
Musicians, local dancers highlighted in lineup for 2018 Eight performance groups will be taking the Irish festival stage on Saturday, March 17, as part of the Lexington’s 39th Annual Alltech St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival. The lineup features dancers and