Lexington’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival promises a day full of music, dancing and fun. The Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade is one of the city’s longest-running civic festivals. The 2024 Festival will be the 42nd time the parade has marched down Main Street. Entries for the parade and festival opened in December and deadlines for applications are approaching. 

This year’s celebration begins on Saturday March 16, at 10:45 a.m. with the “Blessing of the Keg” at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Plaza, which kicks off a free festival with entertainment from regional bands, local Irish dancers and food and craft vendors from throughout the region. 

TRAFFIC NOTE: The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Main Street. 

Whether you’re a marching band, a community or school group, a local business, or just friends and family who enjoy a shared love of all things green, join the St. Patrick’s celebration in Lexington.