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250LEX: The ride on with “Tour de Lex,” presented by R. J. Corman

On you mark … get set … ride … the R.J. Corman Tour de Lex is coming to Lexington on Saturday, July 26.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July Lexington style

Red, White, and Boom … get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, Lexington style!

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Raise a glass to 250Lex at the “Big Ass Bourbon Tasting”

Calling all bourbon lovers! Join the celebration of Lexington’s 250th anniversary at the “Big Ass Bourbon Tasting,” happening Wednesday, June 11, at LexLive.

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‘Cheers to 250Lex: It’s Showtime’ coming to downtown Lexington

Lexington’s celebration of its 250th anniversary continues with “Cheers to 250Lex: It’s Showtime!”

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250Lex, Faulkner Morgan Archive celebrate LGBTQ history

Lexington’s LGBTQ history is being celebrated through the Faulkner Morgan Archive’s exhibit, “Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History,” located in the third-floor exhibition space at the Lexington Public Library, Central Branch, 140 East Main St. The exhibit opened on May 24, and runs through June 26.

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Remembering General Lafayette’s visit

Flash back 200 years to May 16, 1825. The setting is Gratz Park, then the home of Transylvania College, now Transylvania University.

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Coming up in May from 250Lex…

It’s May… and Lexington’s 250th anniversary celebration is springing ahead with a focus on different cultures. “This month we are celebrating the uniqueness that enriches our community,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Lexington is a city where everyone is welcomed and embraced. Join us this month to learn more about the different cultures that call Lexington home.”

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250Lex, Toyota present competition for young entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurial teams from the University of Kentucky, Fayette County Public Schools, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and Transylvania University will compete for cash prizes during the April 16 Entrepreneurial Showdown presented by 250Lex and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky.

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Celebrate literary history with walking tour

In celebration of Lexington’s 250th anniversary and the city’s vast literary history, individuals can participate in the free Lexington Writers Walk at 6:30 p.m. on Kentucky Writers Day, April 24, at Gratz Park, 250 West Third Street.

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Coming up in April from 250Lex…

Spring has sprung and Lexington’s 250th anniversary celebration continues in April with a month-long focus on music and the written word.

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250Lex Celebrates Literary Lexington in April

April is the month to celebrate Lexington’s storied history with the written word.

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Coming up in March from 250Lex…

Lexington’s 250 th anniversary commission is honoring the city’s trailblazing history in education with Education Month in March.

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Celebrate 250 years together
When the whole year is a holiday, there are plenty of ways to join the party. Find an event that fits you on our calendar. 
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