Tattoo artists from around the world gather in Lexington

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Over 100 tattoo artists from around the world have been tattooing live at Lexington’s second annual Tattoo Expo. The four-day event kicked off on Thursday, July 3. Organizers said they hope to make this event a city staple now and every Fourth of July weekend to come.

“We’re here on day three of the Lexington Tattoo Expo. This is our second annual, we plan on having it again next year, bigger and better and we’re just going to keep on making this the staple of the Fourth of July weekend here in Lexington,” said Tyler Casey, the show MC at Lexington Tattoo Expo. “This is an event that’s really unifying by bringing everybody [together] from all walks of life.”

“I’m getting a skull and rose tattoo. My first tattoo,” said Kelly Margheim, an event attendee…

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