Metro Lex News

The Fourth of July celebrations are set to return to Lexington, promising a full slate of events for residents and visitors. Mayor Linda Gorton announced the festivities, which will include the annual patriotic concert, ice cream social, Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run, festival, parade, and fireworks.

“We’re bringing back all the favorites,” said Gorton. “Once again, we are going to have wonderful celebrations of American freedom and democracy. Break out your red, white and blue. Gather family and friends. And come out and enjoy all the fun.”

The fireworks display is made possible through a partnership with R.J. Corman Railroad Group. The show will launch from the company’s railyard near Oliver Lewis Way and West Main Street at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with the city of Lexington once again for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks,” said Ed Quinn, President and CEO of R.J. Corman Railroad Group. “This collaboration highlights our commitment to our city and community. We look forward to a spectacular celebration of our freedoms together.”

Lexington’s Division of Parks & Recreation organizes the events for Independence Day week.

“Lexington Parks & Recreation is excited to present another full week of events in celebration of our Independence Day,” said Adrienne Thakur, Deputy Director of Recreation for Lexington Parks & Recreation. “There will be something for everyone at these programs, which are carefully crafted and curated with musical talent, local food and drinks, activities, and, of course, dazzling fireworks.”

The schedule includes:

- Ice Cream Social: Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park (251 W. Main St.), 5:30 – 8 p.m.

- Big Band and BOOM: Moondance Amphitheater (1152 Monarch St.), 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

- Patriotic Concert: Transylvania University and Gratz Park (W. Third St.), Pre-show at 5 p.m., Main Show at 7:30 p.m.

- Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run: Corner of Main St. and N. Limestone St., BG10K starts at 7:25 a.m., Fun Run at 8:30 a.m.

- Fourth of July Festival & Market: Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza (120 N. Limestone St.) from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

- Public Reading of the United States Declaration of Independence: Historic Lexington Courthouse (215 W. Main St.) at 10 a.m.

- Fourth of July Parade: Main St., Downtown at Noon

- Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular: Launched from R.J Corman rail yard near Main St and Oliver Lewis Way at 10 p.m.

- Summer Nights – Red White & Blues: Moondance Amphitheater (1152 Monarch St.) at 7 p.m.

For more information regarding upcoming Fourth of July festivities visit lexingtonky.gov/fourthofjuly.