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🍀 It’s your lucky day
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks of at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. | Photo by LOUtoday
The 52nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is tomorrow — and lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the need-to-know parade info, parties, and more. Consider this the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Parade pro tips
Street closures: 14 Highlands area thoroughfares will be closed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., including notable streets like Broadway, Grinstead Drive, and Barret Avenue.
Parking: Street parking on nearby side streets is your best bet, but be sure to double check no parking zones and get to the area at least an hour early to start scoping out spots. You can also try your luck at two public parking lots in Paristown.
Keep an eye out for Ponyboy Slings’ Ponywagon in the parade this year.
PG&J’s Dog Park Bar | Bring you furry friend and grab a table in the beer garden for optimal parade views.
The Fauxgues at Seidenfaden’s | Keep the party going with this local band covering Irish punk band The Pogues three blocks from the parade. Doors are at 9 p.m.
Green Getdown | Go green at Atrium Brewing from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with the release of O’beer passion fruit sour, Ecto Punch hard seltzer + green cocktails, slushies, and shots.
“We Are Brief: New Work by Claire Krüeger” | 6-8 p.m. | Grady Goods | Free | Check out the opening reception of this installation from the 2024 Bernheim Forest Artist-in-Residence that explores the intersection of geology and fiber-based work.
The Millennium Tour | 8 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center | $73.75+ | See R&B stars from the 2000s and today like Bow Wow, Boosie, Ying Yang Twins, and Rick Ross.
Saturday, March 8
Beaux Arts Ball | 6:30-11 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center | $135+ | Support local arts organization VOICES at this extravagant party with music from Radiotronic, food + drinks, and a silent auction.
“ILYBNLILM” | 7 p.m. | Actors Theatre of Louisville | $15+ | Celebrate International Women’s Day with a screening of an award-winning film by Robin Garner about heartbreak, healing, and the journey to rediscover + explore a women-owned vendor market.
Aja: A Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $20+ | Reel in the years during this two-set concert featuring Steely Dan’s greatest hits — and deep cuts.
Sunday, March 9
WaterWorks Museum Open Day | 12-5 p.m. | Louisville Water Tower | $3+ | Learn the history behind the one thing all Louisvillians are proud of, the water.
Louisville Hummingbirds: Build & Buzz | 2-4 p.m. | Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub | Free | Network with content creators + local influencers and collaborate on content creation.
Tuesday, March 11
The Parklands Walking Club | 8:30 a.m. | Humana Grand Allee Sports Fields in Beckley Creek Park | Enjoy a leisurely 4-mile walk on The Louisville Loop.
Wednesday, March 12
A Taste of Spain | 6-8:30 p.m. | Oliver’s Chop House and Bourbon Bar | $155 | Get a taste of Spanish cuisine + wines during this six-course paired dinner.
A block of 5th Street between West Market Street and Court Place (near Vincenzo’s) is closed to all traffic while MSD repairs a sewer line. Sidewalks + local businesses will remain open + the repairs are expected to be completed within three weeks. (WHAS11)
Outdoors
This weekend, Iroquois Park is opening the Uppill Road gates to vehicular traffic to access the sweeping views of the North Overlook + Summit Field. Drive up 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Prefer a hike? Take the 1.2-mile paved route.
Biz
Four UofL entrepreneur teams took home funding for their businesses during the annual Collegiate Pitch event at Thomas More University. Nüks Nootropics (a nicotine-free energy pouch brand), Jet Ski 502 (a rental company), Due Gooder (a time management app), and G&E Solutions (a portable shower product) were among the winners.
Drink
Through the end of March, Frankfort Avenue’s honky tonk The Silver Dollar is turning Ken-Tiki. The pop-up bar menu is shaking up 10 tropical-style cocktails to cure your winter blues. We’re looking forward to the pineapple julep served with a flaming lime wheel.
Gallery
Everybody get up, it’s time to slam now. On the heels of the Louisville men’s basketball team’s eighth-straight win and with March Madness around the corner, take an up-close look at the Cards’ slam dunks this season. We don’t mind if you scroll past the Wildcats. (Courier-Journal)
Cause
Tomorrow, March 8, Blessings in a Backpack’s annual Pack the Sack fundraiser will take place at The Olmsted, 6 -10:30 p.m. The evening will feature a dinner from Food Network stars Josh Moore and Jackie Joseph + Volare chef James Moran, as well as an open bar and silent auction.
Theater
The Woman’s Club of Louisville’s spring production of “Always a Bridesmaid” opens on Friday, March 14. The comedic play tells the story of four friends who have sworn to be at each other’s weddings, no matter what. Tickets are $35.
Community
Spring cleaning is sweeping the city. Lend a hand during the Brightside Schnitzelburg cleanup on Saturday, April 12, which includes a slice of gratitude from The Post. Plus, sign up to freshen up downtown with the Louisville Downtown Partnership on Thursday, April 17 or Thursday, April 24.
Sports
The Louisville Cards guard Terrance Edwards Jr. scored a career-high 35 points to lead No. 14 Louisville to an 85-68 victory over California. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Locked On Louisville daily podcast.
Biz
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Outdoors
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I recently stumbled upon Hereafter, a newish speakeasy across from 21C — and I’m so glad I did. Located in the former Flamingo Lounge and Jimmy Can’t Dance space on 7th Street, the cocktail lounge is Wednesday Addams meets Prohibition bourbon. While the “potions and libations” menu had plenty to offer, I shook the cocktail-themed Magic 8 Ball to reveal my order, a whiskey sour.
Hereafter hosts triva, live music, and burlesque regularly + has a full kitchen if you’re looking for a bite.
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