St. Patrick’s Day Parade: March 17

Lexington’s longest running civic event will continue this year with the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 17 in downtown Lexington.

The day kicks off with the 12th annual Shamrock Shuffle 3K race at 8 a.m. to benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity. Local  musicians and dancers will perform 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. The day of community fun also will include vendors and family activities.

The parade begins at 1 p.m. at Midland Avenue and continues down Main Street until Mill Street.

Info: www.lexingtonstpatsparade.org.