Parade flashback!

Now that another parade is in the books, it's time for us to look toward the other must see event in Louisville, the Kentucky Derby! Yet again, Ireland (like Kentucky) has a rich tradition in horses. ☘️☘️☘️☘️ #kentuckyderby #ireland #louisville #kentucky

A very happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

Thanks for another great year!

We again can't thank everyone enough making Saturday's parade such a success! Thank you all for making the St. Patrick's Parade one of THE must see events in our city! On Saturday (St. Patrick's Day) the Ancient Order of Hibernians together with the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians invite you learn more about the Irish struggle in Louisville and remember Louisville’s own “Bloody Monday”. In the mid 1800’s, the American Nativists (also known as “Know Nothings”) were convinced that the newly arrived (mostly Irish and German and other Catholic immigrants) would undermine the American way of life. In cities across this country, it was a time of great change and uncertainty sparking the “No Irish Need Apply” movement. In Louisville, on the morning of August 6, 1855 hundreds (many Irish and German) were deterred from voting by direct acts of intimidation and fear of consequences. In the Sixth Ward, William Thomasson, a former Congressman from the district appealed to the crowd to cease the disorder, but was struck from behind and beaten. Later in the afternoon three Irishman were attacked near 11th and Main that sparked the burning of “Quinn’s Row”, a row of framed houses along Main between 10th and 11th owned by a well known Irishman Patrick Quinn. As tenants (many of them Irish) fled the burning buildings they were shot. By the time it was over, more than 100 businesses, private homes and tenements had been vandalized, looted and/or burned. Join us at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 for a remembrance talk at the Bloody Monday historical marker at 1011 W Main Street, the site of the violence featuring Retired Archdiocesan Priest Father Jim Flynn who advocates for for immigrants and refugees. Fr. Flynn will speak about the lessons learned that day and how they apply today. Immediately afterwards everyone is invited to a bagpipe led procession that will head down Main Street to Patrick O'Shea's for a blessing and a toast on this St. Patrick's Day proper. Live music will be provided by The Juggernaut Jug followed by Radioactive.

Another one for the books!

Game ON!

THE PARADE IS HERE! The weather is awesome and you have 30 min to get here. We step off at 3 PM. Here is a teaser!!

WAKE UP!! IT'S PARADE DAY!!!! It all starts at 12:30 p.m. with music outside Molly Malone's Highlands & O'Shea's Irish Pub with the Derby Boys & Rusty "O'Bladen"! We step off at 3:00 p.m. sharp!!! We can't wait to see all of you today!!! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

Any parking suggestions are welcome..... this question from a parade goer....

With temps expected to warm into the 50's tomorrow just in time for parade day, be sure to come down for the pre-party along Baxter Avenue! Two great music acts will get you in the ☘️ ☘️ spirit as "The Derby Boys" will play in front of Molly Malone's and Rusty "O'Bladen" will play in front of O'Shea's starting at 12:30 pm! And on your way stop by and see our friends at the The Celtic Pig on the corner of Baxter and Broadway for some great food and a cold brew! Not much longer!! Sláinte!!