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35th Bardstown Road Aglow 2020 features holiday light up festivities

 

Join us for the 35th annual Bardstown Road Aglow on Saturday, December 5, 2020, beginning at noon until 10 p.m.

Masks/face-coverings and social distancing mandates will be required while attending the outdoor festivities and shops. 


Due to the new Covid-19 guidelines, Highlands restaurants will offer carryout, curbside, and limited outdoor dining.  Please also consider gift cards to support our local businesses & restaurants in these challenging times.

Bardstown Road Aglow Adds Extra Safety Precautions Due to New Covid-19 Guidelines

With the state’s new guidelines for Covid-19 prevention in place, organizers for Bardstown Road Aglow are making sure that the outdoor event has additional safety precautions for those who wish to attend. 


Aaron Givhan, president of the Highland Commerce Guild, has released a statement saying that safety comes first: 


“We did consider not doing anything for Bardstown Road Aglow 2020, but with a history of attendance for a 35-year-old outdoor event, we believe people will come to the Highlands regardless of cancellation or not. In having the Louisville Metro Police Department on board, mandates in place, working with restaurants, bars, and businesses is our way to minimize and manage the current issues. Ignoring this situation was not an option for us. For those with additional concerns, please consider finding opportunities to support local businesses in the Highlands by buying gift certificates or shopping online.”

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Holiday Shopping Online & In-store Options

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

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Festive Carry-out Drinks

Elijah Craig Bourbon will be featured in festive holiday cocktails. Elijah Craig is a part of the Heaven Hill Distilleries in Kentucky and the event’s title sponsor. “To-go Cup” options available. A portion of the proceeds will go to Gilda's Club.

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Expanded hours from noon to 10:00 p.m.

The Highland Commerce Guild extended the hours to help spread out any crowds and give eventgoers more space to enjoy the many holiday festivities in a safe manner.

Live holiday music

Thanks to the Louisville Federation of Musicians, will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at several pop-up locations along Bardstown Road.



Wendy's Holiday Tree Lighting

WAVE3’s Connie Leonard and Kent Taylor will host the annual Wendy’s Holiday Tree Lighting along with jolly ole Santa Claus and festive music at a safe, social distance. Masks and social distancing required. 

Additional Security

Additional security for the holiday event will be provided by Louisville Metro Police, Fifth Division.

Social Media Photo Contests

The public is invited to take photos of shops and businesses with the best holiday decorations and post them to social media (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter):


  • Shops and restaurants will compete in the Window Wonderland Contest with the hashtag #Wonderland2020. There are cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. 


  • In addition, the Instagram Photo Contest (#Aglow2020) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best Christmas themed photos is sponsored by Murphy’s Camera. 


  • New for this year is the opportunity to pick Elijah Craig‘s best holiday drink (#CheersAglow2020). Make sure your drink of choice will make it in our Aglow’s Hall of Fame! 


Restaurants and shops offer online shopping options

Restaurants offer carry-out, curbside, and limited outdoor dining due to new restrictions on indoor dining. 


Shops also offer online and carry-out options. Please also consider purchasing gift cards in these challenging times.


Bardstown Road Aglow is organized by the Highland Commerce Guild and is the largest night of commerce for Highlands-area merchants. 

2020 Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

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1741 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205 

502- 916-5051

Check out their Facebook Page

Website:  Purrfect Day

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1416 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40204 

502-365-3900

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Website: Highland Morning

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1250 Bardstown Rd # 114

Louisville, KY 40204 

502-454-6633

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Website: Nearly New

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1551 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205 

502-637-4601

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Website: Dirty Tease

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Bardstown Road Improvement Group

B.I.G.

Helping Louisville’s Bardstown Road flourish as a vibrant, safe & unique neighborhood & business corridor.

website: biglouisville.org

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Renaissance by Design

544 Baxter Ave

Louisville, KY 40204 

502-585-5727

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Bronze Sponsors

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1004 Barret Ave

Louisville, KY 40204 

 (502) 742-3843 

Check out their Facebook Page 

Website:  Flora Kitchenette



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950 Barret Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204

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1310 Winter Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204

502-568-2993

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1012 Barret Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204 

502-458-9640

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984 Barret Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204

502-242-0020

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Website: Martin's Bar-B-Que

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V-Grits & Chimera Brewing

1025 Barret Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204 

502-742-1714

Check out their Facebook Page

Website:  V-Grits

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1440 Bardstown Road

Louisville, KY 40204

502-485-1500

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Website: Murphy's Camera

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1047 Bardstown Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40204 

502-712-0813

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Website: Nirvana

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919 Baxter Ave

Louisville, KY 40204

502-432-4211

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Website: DiOrio's

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The Outlook Inn

916 Baxter Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204

502-583-4661

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1285 Bardstown Road

Louisville, KY 40204

502-238-3070

Check out their Facebook Page

Website - Joy Luck

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2008 Eastern Parkway

Louisville, KY 40204

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Website Zoom Group

Bronze Sponsor

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956 Baxter Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204

502-836-2066

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Website - O'Sheas

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 996 Barret Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204

502-583-3377

Check out their Facebook Page

Website: Nitty Gritty 

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The Sweet Spot Candy Shoppe

& Dundee Candies

1583 Bardstown Rd.

Louisville, KY 40205

502-365-4385

Website: thesweetspotcandyshoppe.com

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 1321 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, Kentucky 40205 

502- 456-1702

Website: bristolbarandgrille.com

1938  Alfresco Place
Louisville, KY 40205
502-459-

1938  Alfresco Place

Louisville, KY 40205

502-459-3088

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Website: St Francis of Assisi   

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1572 Bardstown Road

Louisville Ky 40205

502-690-5152

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Website: Hey Tiger

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 All of your flooring needs!

Email: reillybrosflooring@gmail.com

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1033 Barret Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204

502-584-6828

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1058 Bardstown Road

Louisville, KY 40204

502-584-5222

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Website: Highland Tap Room

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1277 Bardstown Road

Louisville, KY 40204

502-473-8765

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St. James Catholic Church

1826 Edenside Ave

Louisville, KY 40204

502-451-1420

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Website: St James

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1381 Bardstown Road

Louisville, KY 40204

502-454-2711

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Website - Impellizzeri's

Bronze Sponsors

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 1398 Bardstown Road

 Louisville, KY 40204 

502-456-2891

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Webstite: Kizito Cookies

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The Leatherhead Shop 

1601 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205 

502-451-4477

Website: theleatherhead.com


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1579 Bardstown Road

Louisville, KY  40205

502-459-4647

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Website: Dreams with Wings

1908 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
502-409-9410
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Website: One Love

 1908 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205 

502-409-9410

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Website:  One Love

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1602 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205 

502-384-5114

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Website: Acorn

Bronze Sponsors

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1600 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205

502-749-1376

website: funbobatea.com

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1765 Bardstown Rd 

Louisville, KY 40205

502-456-2394

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1420 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40204

502-456-1170

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Website: Days Coffee 

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1562 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205

502-915-7794

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Website: Fall City 

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1707 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205

502-384-3555

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Website: Safai

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 907 Baxter Avenue

Louisville, KY 40204 

502-690-7243

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Website: Prophacy Ink

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1600 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205

502-749-9783 

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1825 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205

502-458-6787

Website:  Cherokee

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1359 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40204

502-822-3963

Check out their Facebook Page

Website: La Chasse

Thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors!

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