Edit 3-14-25: Events will now be held at the Lyric Theatre due to inclement weather.

Join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and all things Ireland at the annual Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival! As Lexington's longest-running civic event, this annual celebration has become a beloved tradition for many in central Kentucky. The festival — which will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring live music, Irish dance performances, food vendors, artisans and more — will kick off with the traditional “Blessing of the Keg” at 10:45 a.m. at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Plaza (formerly known as Fifth Third Pavilion). The parade will take over Main Street starting at 1 p.m. and will conclude with a performance at Tandy Plaza by Carbon Leaf, an award-winning indie rock band known for its lively performances. We hope you'll join for this joyful and exuberant celebration of Celtic culture!