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Upper Street is filled with Irish-owned businesses. | Photo by LEXtoday
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. From the historical stone fences and the horse farms they surround to a host of businesses on Upper Street — the Irish influence in Lexington is as deep as the Irish brogue is fast.
Today we’re taking a look at how we can celebrate Irish culture on this holiday + beyond.
The first-ever Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held downtown in 1980 and led by founder + longtime organizer Bill Enright. In September of that same year, the Bluegrass Irish Society was incorporated as a public, charitable, and educational organization. The group has been in charge of planning our St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival for decades.
The 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival was held in 2019. | Photo by Ed Roller
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Three more places to enjoy Irish culture every day:
Failte is your one-stop-shop for all things Ireland. Think: Sweets, sweaters, Irish soda bread mix, crisps, and themed gifts. Stop by today at 11 a.m. for a blessing by Bishop Stowe + performances from Bluegrass Ceili Academy. Plus, you’ll get 17% off your purchase of $40+.
Spring Showcase | Friday, March 20 + Saturday, March 21 | Times vary | Lexington Christian Academy | $15+ | The Lexington Theatre Company’s Artist Development Program will feature works from youth and adult participants.
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An emergency winter weather plan is active in Lexington through Wednesday morning, March 18, as temperatures plummeted following Sunday’s thunderstorms. But this chill won’t last — look for warmer weather again this weekend. (WKYT)
Shop
Vintage Market Days is set for Friday, March 27-Sunday, March 29 at Alltech Arena. The annual fair features antiques, handmade gifts, original art — and much more. Admission is $10-15 for adults + free for children under 12. (LEX 18)
Drink
Ready for those spring Bourbon releases? Herald-Leader has a roundup of the latest, including Woodford’s 2026 Kentucky Derby bottle design + a new small batch from Kentucky Senator, named after MLB hall-of-famer and former US Senator Jim Bunning.
Learn
Psst… This Thursday, March 19, is Homeschool Day: Art & Tech Mashup at The Living Arts & Science Center. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., enjoy robot demos and hands-on activities with special guests Failing Formally. Can’t make it? Homeschool Day happens monthly — view the schedule and enroll.*
Sports
In case you missed it, the NCAA basketball tournament brackets are out — UK men play against Santa Clara on Friday, March 20 + the women’s team plays against James Madison on Saturday, March 21. Don’t miss a thing.
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Speaking of bourbon releases, what do you recommend for someone who’s looking to try something different and out of the box? (It’s me, I’m someone.) Reply to this email and let me know.
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