41st Annual Bardstown Road Aglow

December 5, 2026 12:00 PM
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Highlands Neighborhood
From Douglass Loop, Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue to Broadway Louisville, Kentucky 40205
Amy Foos Kapoor
E:afkproducer@gmail.com
P:(502) 550-1870
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Please 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. 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: Performances by the Louisville Music Federation 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.