St Patrick’s Day in Kentucky: Things To Do

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St Patrick's Day in Kentucky - Things To Do, Events
  • March 5, 2023

St Paddy’s Fun, Events, & Things To Do

Looking for St Paddy’s fun, events, and things to do in Kentucky? We outline the best St Patrick’s Day Kentucky events. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the great state of Kentucky! Whether you’re a native born Kentuckian, an Irish expat, or just a fan of all things green and festive, this upcoming holiday is sure to make your heart as warm as whiskey.

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From parades to pub crawls, there are no shortage of events for folks in the Bluegrass State who want to celebrate this special day in style. Here are some great activities that you can take part in throughout Kentucky – so grab your shamrocks and your shillelaghs and get ready for some fun St. Patrick’s Day festivities!

Table of Contents
  1. Louisville Events
  2. Lexington Events
  3. Bowling Green Events
  4. Bardstown Events
  5. Cave City Events
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Louisville Events

Below are a few of the St. Patrick’s Day events taking place around Louisville, KY. Get ready for the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Louisville! On March 9, head to Goodwood Brewing Company & O’Shea’s for a Blessing of the Beer and Tapping of Kegs; then on March 10 check out Drop Kick Murphy’s at Paristown Hall. The Ancient Order will lead an exciting parade Downtown through Highlands on Saturday with plenty more shenanigans all over town afterwards – book your stay at Cambria Whiskey Row Hotel where you’ll get complimentary Welcome Bag survival kit while they last! Shamrocks and Shenanigans continue into Sunday (17th) when 4th Street Live!, Irish Rover, Highland Bar Crawl host their own parties – buckle up because it looks like Lucky has something special planned too as he turns his eye towards yet another Highlander pub crawl….Sláinte!!

Lexington Events

Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival

Get your green on and raise a glass to the luck of the Irish at Lexington’s St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival! Start off with a “Blessing of the Keg” for good vibes, enjoy live performances from local bands and traditional steps danced by area dancers, chow down on tasty food offerings from regional vendors – then take it all in as you experience an exciting parade starting at 1 PM along Main Street.

Details

  • Date: March 11, 2023
  • Cost: Free 
  • Location Henry A. Tandy Centennial Plaza
  • Adress: 251 W. Main St. Lexington, KY 40507

2023Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival

  • 10:45 a.m. – The Blessing of the Keg
  • 11:30 a.m. – Bluegrass Ceili Academy
  • Noon – Liam’s Fancy
  • 1 p.m. – Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade
  • 2 p.m. – William Sutherland Reid Pipes and Drums
  • 2:30 p.m. – Lexington Irish Dancers
  • 3:15 p.m. – Tuatha Dea
  • 4:30 p.m. – Kentucky McTeggart Irish Dancers
  • 5:15 p.m. – Clare Cunningham

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Bowling Green Events

Bourbon & Brewfest St. Patrick’s Day Party

Looking for a good time on St. Patrick’s Day? Head over to the Bowling Green Ballpark March 11th from 6 p.m.-10p.m., and get ready for some luck of the Irish! The BG Bourbon & Brewfest crew is throwing an epic FREE night brimming with live music, outdoor games, green beer (of course!), and delicious food items – all perfect to put you in that festive spirit! So come dressed up if ya must; we’ll be waiting with shamrocks galore.

BARS AND RESTAURANTS:
  • Cliffs Of Moher Irish Pub
  • Dublin’s Irish Pub

Bardstown Events

Cave City Events

  • March 17: Elektrik Reign live at The Roxglass

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