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Here's what you need to know if you're heading downtown for Thunder Over Louisville

From parking to road closures and what to expect at the Waterfront, we're helping you navigate one of the most exciting times during the Kentucky Derby Festival.

WHAS11 Staff

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Published: 9:32 PM EDT April 18, 2022
Updated: 12:48 PM EDT April 23, 2022

It’s been three years since Thunder Over Louisville was held at the Waterfront.

After several years of pandemic-altered plans, this year marks the event's highly-anticipated return and the weather is expected to be fantastic.

Before you make plans for Thunder festivities this Saturday, April 23, here’s what you need to know before you go!

The Kentucky Derby Festival released the full scheduled for tonight's festivities:

  • 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. // Pegasus Pin and Pin Trading booths open at 8 locations.
  • 2 p.m. // Soul Circus and Katie Mac Trio perform at the Music Stage inside the Thunder Chow Wagon
  • 3 p.m. // Thunder Air Show begins
  • 9:02 p.m. // Meijer Moment (Thunder Fans Help Light Up the Waterfront)
  • 9:06 p.m. // "God Bless America" Flag Tow
  • 9:11 p.m. // Drone Show powered by LG&E
  • 9:30 p.m. // Fireworks!

KDF said these times are subject to change. For more information, click here.

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