- AOH Saint Patrick’s Parade (14 March 2026, 3:00 PM): Organised by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, this traditional parade begins at Broadway and Baxter Avenue, proceeds through the Highlands along Bardstown Road, and concludes at Windsor Place, featuring floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands, community groups, and vibrant Irish spirit.
- Blessing of the Beer & Tapping of the Keg (12 March 2026): Doors open at 2:00 PM with the ceremonial blessing at 6:00 PM, starting at Goodwood Taproom (636 E. Main St.) and continuing at O’Shea’s Irish Pub (956 Baxter Ave.), marking the kickoff with traditional Irish hospitality, beer, and festivities.
- Shamrocks & Shenanigans (14 March 2026, starting at 2:00 PM): A multi-venue street party at Fourth Street Live! (411 S. 4th Street) featuring live music by LAMPUS, drink specials, food options, and an energetic crowd atmosphere throughout the afternoon and evening.
Lexington Celebrations
- Saint Patrick’s Eve LIVE! Kickoff Concert (13 March 2026): Doors open at 6:00 PM with music starting at 6:15 PM at The Historic Lyric Theatre, delivering a high-energy evening of performances by Carbon Leaf, The Woolly Jumpers, and Keith Murphy to launch the holiday weekend.
- Lexington Saint Patrick’s Parade & Irish Festival (14 March 2026): The festival runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park with live music, food vendors, and cultural activities, preceded by a “Blessing of the Keg” at 10:45 AM. The parade steps off at 1:00 PM on Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street, highlighted by performances from the Kentucky McTeggart Irish Dancers and community entries.
- Shamrock Shuffle 3k (14 March 2026, 8:30 AM): A morning run/walk through downtown Lexington, attracting participants in green attire for a fun, active start to the day’s celebrations.
- Covington & Northern Kentucky
- Covington Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (14 March 2026, 12:00 PM): This procession starts at Lockwood and Columbia Streets and ends at Rutland Street, followed by a block party until 5:00 PM featuring music, food, drinks, and community merriment in coordination with regional festivities.
- Molly Malone’s Irish Pub Events (13 March – 18 March 2026): A multi-day celebration at 112 East Fourth Street in Covington, with pre-holiday events building up to peak festivities on 14–15 March, including live entertainment, specials, and an extended Irish pub atmosphere.
Tourism Ireland reaches out toe the Irish Diaspora
Saint Patrick’s Day county by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in the USA
Alabama – Alaska – Arizona – Arkansas – California – Colorado – Connecticut – Delaware – Florida – Georgia – Hawaii – Idaho – Illinois –Indiana – Iowa – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Maine – Maryland – Massachusetts – Michigan – Minnesota – Mississippi – Missouri – Montana – Nebraska – Nevada – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – New York – North Carolina – North Dakota – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Vermont – Virginia – Washington DC – Washington State – West Virginia – Wisconsin – Wyoming –
Saint Patrick’s Day province by province in Canada
Alberta – British Columbia – Manitoba – New Brunswick – Newfoundland and Labrador – Nova Scotia – Ontario – Prince Edward Island – Quebec – Saskatchewan
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in Australia
New South Wales – Northern Territory – Queensland – Tasmania – Victoria – Western Australia
