LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An Irish tradition returns to Louisville this weekend.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians will host their 52nd annual St. Patrick's Parade in the Highlands neighborhood this Saturday, March 8.
Often called the "people's parade," thousands are expected to line the route that starts at Baxter Avenue and Broadway, and heads down Bardstown Road. More than 100 floats and participants are expected again for this year's edition of the parade.
The festivities got started Thursday, ahead of the parade, with the Blessing of The Beer at Goodwood Tap Room. A special ceremony beforehand blessed a limited edition beer that Goodwood released in preparation for the parade.
Fr. Gary Padgett blessed the beer this year, followed by a Tapping of the Keg at O'Shea's Irish Pub on Baxter Avenue.
The Hibernians give the money generated by the festival back to the community through its nonprofit, the Hibernian Cultural and Charitable Association, which puts on the annual parade.
A St. Patrick's Parade Mass is scheduled from 12-1:30 p.m. Saturday ahead of the parade at St. Brigid Catholic Church on Hepburn Avenue. After mass, the Hibernians will award the Irish Person of the Year and winners of a coloring contest. The Irish Person of the Year will serve as the Grand Marshal of the parade. The honoree is chosen by AOH officers and members.
The parade is scheduled to start around 3 p.m., rain or shine, with festivities going on through 8 p.m., including food and drinks.
To learn more and look at a full schedule, click here. You can also follow the parade's Facebook page for updates by clicking here.
Some road closures and no parking zones will be in place for the parade Saturday. The following list was provided by Louisville Metro Police:
Road closures from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Broadway from Barret Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Rubel Avenue from Benton Avenue to Rogers Street
- St. Anthony Place from Mercy Way to Broadway
- Payne Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue
- Hull Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue
- Rogers Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue
- Baxter Avenue from Barret Avenue to Highland Avenue
- Baxter Avenue from Highland Avenue from Hepburn Avenue
- Bardstown Road from Highland Avenue to Midland Avenue
- East Breckinridge from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Christy Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Morton Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Highland Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Grinstead Drive from Baxter Avenue to Cherokee Road
No parking areas from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Broadway from Barret Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Rubel Avenue from Benton Avenue to Rogers Street
- St. Anthony Place from Mercy Way to Broadway
- Payne Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue
- Hull Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue
- Rogers Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue
- Baxter Avenue from Barret Avenue to Highland Avenue
- Baxter Avenue from Highland Avenue from Hepburn Avenue
- Bardstown Road from Highland Avenue to Midland Avenue
- East Breckinridge from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Christy Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Morton Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Highland Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
- Grinstead Drive from Baxter Avenue to Cherokee Road
IMAGES | St. Patrick's Parade goes through Louisville's Highland neighborhood
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Four Pegs owner Chris Williams walks in the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
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Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg walks in the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
Images of the 51st Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville, Ky. on March 9, 20224.
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