Mayor Linda Gorton has announced the plans for Lexington's 250th anniversary celebration. According to a release, Mayor Gorton appointed the 250Lex Commission to plan a year-long celebration with events each month. Each month in 2025 will focus on the following aspects: January- wellness February- history March- education April- music and the written word May- diversity June- "Come Home" July- culinary August- business September- sports October- equine November- arts December- future of LexingtonThe release states that most of the events planned are free and open to the public. 250Lex will kick off its year-long celebration with a downtown New Year's Eve event on December 31, according to a release. The event is free and open to the public.