38th Bardstown Road Aglow 2023 features holiday light up festivities in the Highlands of Louisville, Kentucky
We hope you'll join us for the 38th annual Bardstown Road Aglow on Saturday, December 2, 2023, beginning at noon until 10 p.m. This festive and fun event supports local businesses by boosting holiday sales at Highlands restaurants and shops.
Bardstown Road Aglow is organized by the Highland Commerce Guild and is the largest night of commerce for Highlands-area merchants. The full list of event sponsors is listed below along with lots of event information!
Planning is well underway and more details coming soon!!!
Holiday Shopping
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.
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.
other updates for aglow on Saturday, december 2, 2023
Expanded hours from noon to 10:00 p.m.
The Highland Commerce Guild has again extended the hours for Aglow to help spread out any crowds and give eventgoers more space to enjoy the many holiday festivities in a safe manner.
Live holiday music & Free trolley rides
- Thanks to the Louisville Federation of Musicians, live music will take place at several pop-up locations along Bardstown Road as well as free Trolley rides. (locations listed below)
- There will be Free Trolley Rides along Bardstown Road, Baxter & Barret Avenues & Douglass Loop
Wendy's Holiday Tree Lighting
The annual Wendy’s Holiday Tree Lighting will take place at 6:00 p.m. along with jolly ole Santa Claus and festive music thanks to the Voices of Kentuckiana.
- Local celebrities 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 provided by Safai Coffee.
- The holiday tree is located 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.
kentucky bourbon will be featured in festive holiday cocktails
All proceeds from Aglow's specialty holiday glassware sales at participating restaurants & bars will support Gilda's Club of Kentuckiana.
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 Instagram:
- In addition, you can use the hashtag #Aglow502 for the Instagram Photo Contest for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best Christmas themed photos is sponsored by Murphy’s Camera.
participating Restaurants and shops offer special discounts
Bardstown Road Aglow is organized by the Highland Commerce Guild and is the largest night of commerce for Highlands-area merchants.
aglow 2023 holiday music
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
1741 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
502- 916-5051
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Website: Purrfect Day
The cafe will be decorated for our Whisker Wonderland to be voted on for Aglow.
Our outdoor stand will be open from noon-9:
Cocoa and Cookies! (We will also be selling Bardstown AGlow-Wine inside!!)
Paris Banh Mi Cafe Bakery Louisville
1237 Bardstown Road,
Louisville, KY 40205
502-384-9676
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1250 Bardstown Road, Mid City Mall Lower Level
Louisville, KY 40204
502-454-6633
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Website: Nearly New
Bronze Sponsors
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1616 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
web: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063565060620
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
From Book & Music Exchange
Est. 1972
Mention “Aglow” for 15% Discount
Under New Management
1440 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
502-485-1500
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Website: Murphy's Camera
The Outlook Inn
916 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
502-583-4661
Bronze Sponsors
The Sweet Spot Candy Shoppe
& Dundee Candies
1583 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
502-365-4385
Website: thesweetspotcandyshoppe.com
1572 Bardstown Road
Louisville Ky 40205
502-690-5152
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Website: Shopheytiger.com
1033 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
502-584-6828
1058 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
502-584-5222
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Website: Highland Tap Room
St. James Catholic Church
1826 Edenside Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
502-451-1420
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Website: https://www.sbsjlou.org
1381 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
502-454-2711
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Website - Impellizzeri's
Bronze Sponsors
1398 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
502-456-2891
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Webstite: Kizito Cookies
1579 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
502-459-4647
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Website: Dreams with Wings
1449 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40204
502-365-4471
Website: https://kymaterialistic.com
Come in to get 40% Off of Entire Store for Bardstown Road Aglow 2023!
Bronze Sponsors
Against The Grain Brewery & Public House
1576 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
phone. 502-409-9866
Website: atgbrewery.com
1415 Bardstown Road, Suite 11
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 417-7610
Surprise Lily Boutique
1386 Bardstown Raod
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 821-7506
website: http://www.shopsurpriselily.com/
Bronze Sponsors
907 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
502-690-7243
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Website: Prophacy Ink
Bronze Sponsors
Big Bad Breakfast
984 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 289-1922
website: https://bigbadbreakfast.com/locations/louisville-barret/
974 Barret Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 403-9130
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For Aglow, Foggy's Popcorn will be giving away movie theater popcorn and 3-D holiday glasse
The Monarch Music & Arts Community
1318 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY. 40204
www.themonarchmac.org