It’s time to start planning for the 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival! Be sure to check out our Event Calendar for the festival's upcoming family-friendly events, including the start of it all - Thunder Over Louisville!
Thunder Over Louisville takes place this Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Water Front Park in Louisville. Most venues open at 11:00 am. Air Shows begin at 3:00 PM and the Fireworks will start at 9:00 PM.
Thunder Viewing Locations:
- North Great Lawn (9:00 am)
- Chow Wagon (11:00 am)
- Meijer Family Fun Zone (11:00 am)
- Big 4 Lawn (11:00 am)
Each location offers FREE admission with a 2019 Pegasus Pin. Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pins are now available at over 1,000 locations. They can be found at grocery stores, gas stations, banks, and other retail outlets across Louisville and Southern Indiana. You can also purchase pins online at www.PegasusPins.com. Pins are $6 each at retail locations and $7 each at event entrance.
Want to watch the show from the Indiana side? No problem! Several local businesses are offering Thunder packages, including Buckhead Mountain Grill, Bridge and Barrel, Parlour Pizza, Widow's Walk, and more!
Other Thunder Activities at Louisville Water Front Park
More than 115 vendors will be available at the Chow Wagon, Great Lawn, Big 4 Lawn, West Belvedere, and along Witherspoon.
Meijer Family Fun Zone: Located at the West Belvedere Beer Garden. Activities include bounce houses, face painting, crafts, photo opps, and more. No tents, stakes, tape, or pets permitted.
Military Interactive Display Area on the South Great:
- U.S. Army Exhibit featuring the Army Adventure Trailer, Dog Tag Machine, Physcial Fitness Challenge, and a Blackhawk Helicopter
- U.S. Navy Experience including fitness challenges, photo booth, and a 4D virtual reality rescue mission challenge
- U.S. Airforce recruiting service
- Kentucky National Guard's static display of military vehicles, recruiting trailer, obstacle course, and push up / pull up challenge
- U.S. Marine Corps and much more!
South Lawn Interactive Displays and Kid Activities:
- Ford Motor Company X-perience
- Active Heroes
- Alien Abduction
- Drop & Twist
- Great Big Idaho Potato
- Lil Wheel
- Ninja Jump
- Ships Ahoy
- and much more!
Be sure to pick up the Official Thunder Program in The Courier-Journal on Saturday, April 13th for a full Thunder map and airshow schedule!
Other Places to View Thunder in Louisville:
Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel
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