39th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow

 

We hope you'll join us for the 39th annual Bardstown Road Aglow on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from noon until 10 p.m. This festive and fun event supports local businesses by boosting holiday sales at Highlands restaurants and shops. 

 

Holiday Shopping

Participating restaurants and shops along Bardstown Road, Baxter & Barret Avenues, and Douglass Loop offer special discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise. The Barret Avenue Adventure extends the Aglow festivities from Breckinridge Street to Winter Avenue.

Festive Holiday Drinks

Kentucky Bourbon will be featured in festive holiday cocktails at participating restaurants for Aglow. A portion of the proceeds will go to Gilda's Club.

Live Holiday Music & Free Trolley Rides

• Thanks to the Louisville Federation of Musicians, live music will occur at several pop-up locations along Bardstown Road and free Trolley rides. (locations listed below)
• Free Trolley Rides and TARC will provide a free shuttle along Bardstown Road to Baxter Ave and Lexington Road. Please use the TARC bus stops for pick up/drop off.

Wendy's Holiday Tree Lighting

The annual Wendy’s Holiday Tree Lighting will take place at 6:00 p.m., along with a jolly Santa Claus and festive music, thanks to the Voices of Kentuckiana.

• Local celebrities WHAS Connie Leonard and WLKY's Kent Taylor will host the Tree Lighting Countdown at 6:00 p.m.
• Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. Free Hot Chocolate and Coffee are provided by Safai Coffee.
• The holiday tree is outside Wendy's restaurant, 1108 Bardstown Road (corner of Grinstead Drive), Louisville, KY 40204. 
• The Thirsty Pedaler will also be on site with the Highlands' Reindeers and take Santa Claus down Bardstown Road after the Tree Lighting.