Lexington Brief

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Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

PHOTOS: No. 10 Texas A&M sweeps No. 4 Kentucky volleyball 3-0

No. 10 Texas A&M swept No. 4 Kentucky 3-0 in volleyball Sunday, Oct. 25, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington. Kentucky libero Molly Tuozzo celebrated a point during the match.

General 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

PHOTOS: Lexington locals gather downtown for the annual Thriller Parade

Zombies and Michael Jackson interpreters danced down Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky, during the Halloween Festival and annual Thriller Parade on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Local participants gathered downtown for the event.

General 1 outlet · LEX18

Zombies take over downtown Lexington for annual Thriller Parade

Hundreds gathered on Main Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, Sunday night for the city’s annual Halloween Festival and Thriller Parade. Zombies, dancers and Michael Jackson look-alikes performed the “Thriller” dance, a Lexington tradition more than 20 years old. The festival also featured food, drinks, vendors and live performances, while some spectators said they may join the dance next year.

Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Police staff nearly 100 officers as thousands expected for downtown Lexington Thriller Parade

Nearly 100 Lexington police officers were assigned to traffic control and security for Sunday’s annual Thriller Parade and Halloween Festival, where thousands lined downtown streets. Police had expected more than 20,000 attendees, and the department said planning took months. Street closures and officers along the parade route were part of the security plan; drivers were warned to expect heavier vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

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