THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE CELEBRATION Set for Kentucky Center, 4/20

This year enjoy the excitement and spectacle of Thunder Over Louisville from the comfort of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Take in the air show, fireworks, food and family fun from the convenience of the Center, where the main facility will be open with access to the North Terrace on the Belvedere. This year, there will be an expanded viewing area from the Belvedere.

The Center will open its doors for Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. The air show begins at 3 p.m. with the fireworks kicking off at 9:30 p.m.

Make the Kentucky Center your home base for the day while you stroll around and take in all the action. The Center will have its own family-friendly activities on-site, including face-painting, storytelling, wire art/jewelry-making, as well as hip-hop dance classes and a drumming circle. All guests will be able to take advantage of the Center's restrooms, have a drink at the bar and enjoy an a la carte picnic menu. Alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the building. Draft beer, wine and mixed drinks will be available for purchase.

Chairs will be allowed this year, though only for set-up outside. For safety, there will be no coolers, outside food or drink allowed anywhere on the Kentucky Center premises. Pets (with the exception of service animals), weapons and alcohol are prohibited as well.

Tickets are only $40 for adults, and $20 for children 12 and under. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. Tickets are limited. Derby Pins sold separately which will allow access to the Beer Garden, also located on the Belvedere. Kentucky Center Member tickets go on sale Thursday, March 7 at 9 a.m., and can be purchased by calling the Member Hotline; MembersFirst ($100-499 donors), call (502) 562-0144, and CenterCircle Members ($500+) call (502) 562-0195. FREE admission for Kentucky Center PLAY members. Visit kentuckycenter.org/PLAY for more information. Request accessibility services through the Box Office at the time you purchase your tickets, or call the Access Hotline at 502-562-0111 (V), 502-562-0140 (TTY) or email access@kentuckycenter.org for more information.

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