The Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival are Saturday, March 16.

The parade and festival are part of an all-day celebration that begins at 8 am with the 13th annual Shamrock Shuffle to benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity. At 10:45 am, the “Blessing of the Keg” at the Alltech tents at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse kicks off the festival, and the parade begins at 1 pm. (rain or shine)