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Where to watch fireworks and celebrate the Fourth of July
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Watching the fireworks in good company is always a plus. | Photo by @femibranded
The Fourth of July is tomorrow, and Lexington has a lot happening. To help you make the most of your celebrations, we’re rounding up four events that are happening around town today and tomorrow.

Patriotic Concert | Monday, July 3

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the Old Morrison Lawn at Transylvania University for a performance by the Lexington Philharmonic. A pre-show will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., then the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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All runners will be cleared from the course by 10 a.m. and the Fourth of July Parade will follow at 12 p.m. | Photo by Lexington Parks & Recreation

Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run | Tuesday, July 4

Participate in or cheer on the runners in this year’s patriotic races. The 10K starts at 7:25 a.m. at the corner of Main Street and North Limestone (it will finish here as well). The Fun Run will follow with a start time of 8:30 a.m., beginning parallel to the 10K but ending at the same finish line. Today is the last day to register.

Fourth of July Festival & Market | Tuesday, July 4

Head to the Courthouse Plaza to enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, food and drink vendors, and an art market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plus, the Fourth of July Parade will take place at 12 p.m. on Main Street.

Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular | Tuesday, July 4

Finish the day of festivities by watching the fireworks on Main Street and Oliver Lewis Way at 10 p.m.
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Events
Monday, July 3
  • Full Moon Yoga & Healing Ritual | Monday, July 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Lexington Salt Cave, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Ste. 180-B, Lexington | $60 | Enjoy an evening of soulful yoga flow followed by a healing ritual that will include guided meditation, journaling, and sound.
Tuesday, July 4
  • There’s No Place Like Home: Fourth on the Farm! | Tuesday, July 4 | 9-11 a.m. | Elmwood Stock Farm, 3520 Paris Pike, Georgetown | $14 | Take a guided tour with farmer Mac Stone for a look at the crops and livestock on this organic family farm.
  • Fourth of July Weekend | Tuesday, July 4 | Fort Boonesborough State Park, 4375 Boonesboro Rd., Richmond | Free | Celebrate the holiday with a camper decoration contest, crafts, free tours, hayrides, a parade, and more.
Wednesday, July 5
  • 19c: Art from the Kentucky Room Archive | Wednesday, July 5-Friday, July 14 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central Library Gallery, 140 East Main St., Lexington | Free | Explore this exhibit of pre-World War I art and photography from the Lexington Public Library’s own collection; open on weekdays only.
Thursday, July 6
  • Thursday Night Live | Thursday, July 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, 251 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Head downtown for the perfect post-work wind down with your friends featuring live music from the Lauren Mink Band, tasty beverages, and delicious food.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The city’s curbside waste collection services will not operate on Tuesday, July 4. Residents and businesses that are typically serviced on Tuesdays will receive curbside waste collection on Wednesday, July 5.
Opening
  • We’re on cloud wine because Darling Wine Bar will open at Greyline Station — taking over the former spot of The Breeze — on Thursday, July 6 at 4 p.m. Enjoy the opening day celebrations with a cold glass of rosé while learning more about the bar’s wine club.
Number
  • 85. That’s how many parking spaces the city will construct per its agreement with Main Street Baptist Church. This comes after four years of negotiations due to “inadequate parking” at the church caused by various developments. The parking spaces will be on church property + what remains of the Jefferson Street Viaduct.
Plan Ahead
  • Chaotic Good: Coffee Comics, & Games and Myriad Meadery will host Dungeons and Flagons — an evening of themed cocktails, mocktails, mead, and free-to-play games — on Monday, July 10. The event will take place at Myriad Meadery (730 National Ave., Lexington) from 6 to 10 p.m.
Arts
  • Calling all writers and wordsmiths. The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning is accepting interest statements from writers between the ages of 18 and 30 for the chance to win a writer cubby for one year. Those interested should submit a statement state by Saturday, July 15.
 
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