Location: Louisville
Top Things to do in Louisville
The 8 Best Events in Louisville, Kentucky (KY)
Each year, horse enthusiasts hoof it to Louisville and Churchill Downs, the legendary home of the Kentucky Derby. In addition to equestrian endeavors and bluegrass roots, Louisville boasts a range of exciting attractions the whole family can enjoy. Stroll through Central Park, in the historic district, to people-watch and get a real feel for the city. Visit other nearby parks for hiking, biking and fossil finding. Baseball fans will love the Louisville Slugger Museum, a celebration of the sport's legends. The museum is easy to spot, just look for the humongous bat that leans against the building.
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1. Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glimmer
2. Thunder Over Louisville
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
The official kickoff of the Kentucky Derby – and one of the key components of the greater Kentucky Derby Festival – Thunder Over Louisville lights up the sky with a phenomenal airshow and fireworks display set along the Ohio River. As the largest annual fireworks display in North America, this popular family-friendly outing promises to be a guaranteed blast for all who attend.
3. Kentucky Derby
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 124 reviews
"The greatest two minutes in sports,” this thrilling horse race is a revered Kentucky tradition. Since 1875, Churchill Downs has been the hallowed site of this 1.25-mile competition on the first Saturday in May. The race is one of the crowning achievements in the fabled Triple Crown. However, thoroughbreds are not the only attraction, because fashionable outfits are everywhere you look, especially a brilliant display of theatrical hats. Mint juleps, the Derby's official drink made with local bourbon, fuel the fun-loving crowd of over 50,000.
Reviewed By Voyager760789 - Provincetown, United States
When a wife says at the departure of any mans bucket list visit that we need to come back here again ........ Pink outfits on Friday. Put your best Derby outfit together for Saturday. Win, Loose. We still Booze. Best event if you have never been , you need to go.
4. The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
We're back for 2020, with an all new drive-thru experience! More than 5000 artistically carved pumpkins illuminate beautiful Iroquois Park, nightly from October 1 - November 1.
Reviewed By DKPuck - Muncie, United States
Okay, the long wait in the car in line seems like it won't he worth it. We were in the car line for about an hour. Then when you finally reach the pumpkins, it is all worth the wait. So cool! They do a fantastic job. The pumpkin designs are amazing and the themed selections with music make this a wonderful experience! Kids loved it and so did us adults!
5. Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon
8. Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow
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