41st Annual Bardstown Road Aglow

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 feat