41st Annual Bardstown Road Aglow
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Join us for the 41st Annual Bardstown Road Aglow, sponsored by Maker’s Mark, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from noon to 10:00 p.m. in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood.
Organized by Highland Commerce Guild with support from Louisville Metro Councilman (District 8) Ben Reno-Weber, this annual holiday event draws thousands to celebrate with shopping and dining deals, festive lights and decor, and family-friendly activities. Aglow traditionally marks the biggest commerce day of the year for Highlands businesses.
Event Highlights:
* Holiday Tree Lighting: WHAS’s Connie Leonard and WLKY’s Kent Taylor will host with Santa Claus at Wendy’s (1108 Bardstown Road at Grinstead Drive). Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m., with the lighting at 6:00 p.m. Live Music by Voices of Kentuckiana.
* Enjoy Free Bus Rides along Douglass Loop, Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue to Broadway.
* Live Holiday Music at multiple Highlands locations.
* Maker’s Mark is the Gold Sponsor for Aglow; special holiday drinks featuring Maker’s Mark will be available for purchase at participating restaurants and bars. All proceeds will go to support Gilda’s Club of Kentuckiana.
* Special Discounts: Exclusive offers on food, drinks, and merchandise at participating Highlands shops and restaurants.
* Enhanced Security: Provided by Louisville Metro Police, Fifth Division.
Bardstown Road Aglow, organized by Highland Commerce Guild, has been held on the First Saturday in December since 1985 in the Highlands. The annual holiday event is supported by dozens of local business & neighborhood sponsors.
Organized by Highland Commerce Guild with support from Louisville Metro Councilman (District 8) Ben Reno-Weber, this annual holiday event draws thousands to celebrate with shopping and dining deals, festive lights and decor, and family-friendly activities. Aglow traditionally marks the biggest commerce day of the year for Highlands businesses.
Event Highlights:
* Holiday Tree Lighting: WHAS’s Connie Leonard and WLKY’s Kent Taylor will host with Santa Claus at Wendy’s (1108 Bardstown Road at Grinstead Drive). Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m., with the lighting at 6:00 p.m. Live Music by Voices of Kentuckiana.
* Enjoy Free Bus Rides along Douglass Loop, Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue to Broadway.
* Live Holiday Music at multiple Highlands locations.
* Maker’s Mark is the Gold Sponsor for Aglow; special holiday drinks featuring Maker’s Mark will be available for purchase at participating restaurants and bars. All proceeds will go to support Gilda’s Club of Kentuckiana.
* Special Discounts: Exclusive offers on food, drinks, and merchandise at participating Highlands shops and restaurants.
* Enhanced Security: Provided by Louisville Metro Police, Fifth Division.
Bardstown Road Aglow, organized by Highland Commerce Guild, has been held on the First Saturday in December since 1985 in the Highlands. The annual holiday event is supported by dozens of local business & neighborhood sponsors.
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Bardstown Road , Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40205
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