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    4.6 (16 reviews)

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    Emily H.

    The St. Patrick's Parade is a raucous celebration that takes over the Highlands. As a Highlands resident, I'm excited when the St. Patrick's Parade, which is usually the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, comes around. It means lots of people enjoying my neighborhood, aka prime people watching. Along with that comes both pros and cons, though. The good stuff: * The parade is great entertainment. There's a bit of everything, including businesses with over-the-top floats, dance groups, politicians, men driving miniature cars, dressed-up doggies, clowns and more. * The local businesses take part in the fun, and as long as you're not in the Original Highlands (on Baxter Avenue near Broadway), you can usually get a table at restaurants with not too much of a wait -- a lot of times even outside so you can view the parade while you eat and drink. * Many businesses will also have specials, including lots of drink specials at the Highlands' numerous bars. * If you have kiddos, they will likely fill up their bags with candy during the parade. * Most of the revelers are friendly and eager to involve passers-by in their fun. Things to know before you go: * I said "most" of the revelers. While the majority are in good spirits, you definitely come across those folks who have had way too many beers to drink ... about five beers ago. And shockingly, the people who come to mind were parents with kids in tow. People seem to get even crazier the closer to Broadway you get. The annual zombie walk in the Highlands is better natured and more family-friendly than parts of the St. Patrick's Parade. * Finding parking can be a miracle. Before I moved to the Highlands, I spent roughly 45 minutes finding parking during one St. Patrick's Parade. Get to the Highlands early and plan on walking a bit to the parade route. * If you have kids, watch the parade from farther up Bardstown Road. One of the scariest situations I once saw was a parent getting separated from their child in a giant, crushing crowd. The kid was screaming, and the parent couldn't get to her. Finally, the parent walked out into the road, next to the parade, while the crowd picked up the kid and passed her to the parent, crowd-surfing style. The St. Patrick's Parade is a Louisville tradition that everyone should experience at least once. Don't forget to wear green, and come out and join the fun.

    Tee M.

    This was my second time attending the St. Patrick's Parade and it was just as much fun as the first time! I would recommend that everyone attend once, if nothing more than to see the incredibly creative Irish-themed clothing and costumes that people wear to the parade!! So much good cheer, smiles, and fun are flowing, as well as green beer and other spirits! My family enjoys being right in the midst of the party that ensues between Molly Malone's and O' Shea's. A word of warning, expect crowds (Louisville loves it's St. Patricks Celebration1), long lines for bathrooms, elusive parking spots, and flying beads and candy! Despite a lot of drinking, I would still call it a family-friendly event. Be sure to check it out next year!

    Kristie T.

    This was my second year going to the parade, but the first time being one of the groups in it. I was honored to represent yelp in the parade. Next year we need to remember one important thing though...more beads.

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    Bethany Z.

    This is our annual special weekend to party! We live right off of bardstown rd and I swear this time of year I feel so lucky to be so close to the parade! There were Elvis impersonators , vintage cars, lots of music, fun floats, and lots of green beads! Yay! Kids and adults alike can have fun at this, and it's lots of fun to take a look at all the shops along bardstown Rd, and maybe even grab a bite to eat at a near by restaurant serving green beer! Don't miss it next year!

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    Jim S.

    This is a fantastic parade and I look forward to it every year. It starts on Baxter & Broadway and travels south to the corner of Bardstown Road and Windsor Place. This year's parade had over 130 entries consisting of bands, cars, clans, and groups. The best viewing areas are closer to Mid-City Mall but if you like

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    Didn't see much of the parade or grab any goodies but had fun chatting with people in the crowd and grabbing a few drinks at Molly Malone's.

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    Door To Nowhere

    4.6(50 reviews)
    1.6 miWaterfront

    TikTok really has opened my eyes to hidden treasures everywhere. I'm sure that I'm not the only one…read morethat feels this way. When you doom scroll, you come across many different places that are true hidden gems. Door To Nowhere, or Heigold House, is definitely an oddity and salute to the past. Some housekeeping, you know, things to know about this place. BE CAREFUL. This sits on a roundabout island with steady traffic. Be mindful to the traffic flow and businesses nearby (I parked at a nearby business off the road and walked over here). Be kind to the natural beauty that surrounds this. And most of all, be respectful. As I said, this sits on a roundabout with flowerbeds surrounding it. Whether you are facing front, as in looking at the front of the façade, or looking from the rear, please stay on the sidewalks provided. Take in the informational plaques as well. Built by Christian H Heigold, a successful stonecutter. Majority of the house was completed in 1853. Heigold was a master at stonecutting and completed the home with busts of Presidents George Washington and James Buchanan. Heigold was also a staunch opponent of the 'Know Nothing Party,' and anti-immigration political party and I would like to think that he built his house with all the busts was a big middle finger to those that were anti-immigration. This façade sat in what was known as the The Point neighborhood, which was favored by those that moved to the city from the New Orleans area. Once Louisville diverted the Beargrass Creek away from downtown, this place started to flood annually. Shifting people away from the neighborhood and then the Great Flood of 1937 happened. Slowly the city started buying houses and demolishing them. Ultimately using the land as a dump site. Then this façade was listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Remained in that area which became Thruston Park. That is until a developer bought the land adjacent to this and build condos. They moved this massive beast, 70,000-pounds, across River Road to where it sits today.

    Such amazing history, a must see spot ! Right off a main road but there is parking nearby !read more

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    Door to nowhere with some ominous clouds in the background

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    The Witches Tree

    The Witches Tree

    4.5(14 reviews)
    2.3 miOld Louisville

    Before I learnt the history of this tree. I have been drawn to it for some reason. Which requires…read moreme to visit it often. Which I have become to understand the nature of it all. This tree's roots and history is interesting. Therefore learning about its history and roots has been an interesting experience for a solitary soul like mine.

    How did it get its name? [Louisville KY]…read more We drove to this location on the corner of Sixth Street and Park Avenue in Louisville where there is a famous landmark called the Witches' Tree. It's in front of an apartment house, did not see anyone around. I took my photos of the tree. It actually just looks like an ugly tree, so knotted, tortured, and misshapen, but there were odd things that hung on the tree, mostly trinkets, baubles and bead necklaces of different colors. The story goes that in the late 19th century this tree was the gathering place for a coven of witches. The witches cast a curse on the town when the city cut the tree down ahead of the annual May Day celebration. Exactly 11 months to the day after the tree was cut down, a historic deadly tornado hit Louisville. During the storm, lightning struck the stump of the old witches tree and a new tree began growing there... not a pretty tree but this ugly tree that stands there now. So now locals of the community leave small tributes on and around the tree to keep on the witches' good side and to bring good luck. This is a stop included on the Old Louisville historic ghost tour. Please be respectful of private property when visiting. Review #3912

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    The Witches Tree - 08.31.25 locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm

    08.31.25 locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm

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    Louisville SWIG

    4.7(15 reviews)
    0.6 miOriginal Highlands

    What a blast! A friend won a pair of tickets to Swig and…read moreinvited me to be her plus one. I excitedly said yes! I had heard good things in past years and I couldn't wait to get to experience it myself! Louisville Swig is a party to remember! Or...since it is a repeal day party with more liquor than you could even imagine and very little food...if you aren't careful, it could be a party you can't help but forget! Lol! So prepare before hand with some pizza or tacos or something to help keep you upright with all the boozy offerings. And put those ride share apps on your phone to good use! There was seemingly endless entertainment, with more to see around every turn! Just past the first room with local beers...was a sign beckoning you to the speakeasy! In the speakeasy, there was not just Old Forester beverages...but also Hound Dog Press where you could press a postcard and live music and photo booths, Oh My! Making our way to the main room, we were pleased to see people with pizza boxes handing out Wick's pieces all around! What a great idea! And a tasty one too! We started to make our way around the main room, sampling the drinks that appealed to us (scotch! wine! Ballotin! Rivulet! champagne!). The main complaint I had, as with most events of this size and nature, is the dearth of trash receptacles. One only has so much carrying-in-one's-hand-space. I was always looking around for a place to get rid of my empties. The food that was available was great as well! BBQ, a mac & cheese bar, sushi, and sweets! I don't know if I could pick a favorite....but a build-your-own mac and cheese *IS* a pretty awesome idea! More live music, dancing, and gorgeous outfits donned by all...an exceptional party and a spectacular time! I was lucky enough to attend as someone's plus one at no cost to myself...but I would ABSOLUTELY buy tickets for next year's event! With what you get just by being there...it is more than worth the price of entry! I hope I have the opportunity to attend next year!

    I won VIP tickets to this Louisville Swing event from a Yelp giveaway. Thankfully we decided to…read moreget outfits to dress up in the 1920/30s theme. So many people dressed the part and looked great! We arrived right before the VIP hour started at 6:00pm. The check in process outside was kind of a cluster. We stood in line outside to have our IDs checked and wristbands applied but the staff were confused on the process. When we finally entered the event a staff handed us a ticket but didn't say anything about the ticket. I asked the staff upstairs in the VIP area about the ticket but she didn't know what it was for. We enjoyed the bourbon cocktail, champagne, and hors d'oeuvre's. Photo booths are my favorite and I was excited to see one there. Around 6:40pm we asked the upstairs staff if we could go downstairs to start sampling... she told us to go ahead and that everything was open to us. On our arrival downstairs the staff told us that we had to go back up to the VIP area until 7:00pm. I wish we could have had a small window to sample the food and drinks before the general admission ticket holders arrived. I really enjoyed the pork and broccoli salad from Martins BBQ. I had several of the chocolate martinis from Four Roses. I loved the little martini glasses that the chocolate martinis were served in. My fiancé enjoyed stamping his own ice with the roses stamp for his bourbon on the rocks. I was excited to see Titos there with two drinks. I tried the cranberry mule and it was very refreshing. I felt like the space was a little too small for the amount of people there. It was hard to navigate around people to try everything. On our way out we finally figured out where to turn in our tickets for the VIP bag. The VIP bag included 2 glasses and a set of Clayton & Crume leather coaster. Overall we had a good time at the event but I was surprised at how disorganized it was in it's 6th year. I would attend Louisville Swig event again but I don't know if I would pay full price for the VIP. I would definitely pay for the VIP if we had access to everything before the official event started. Thank you to Yelp for my tickets to this event.

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