Where to Celebrate Thunder Over Louisville 2024

By Aria Baci on Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 3:16 pm

Since 1989, Thunder Over Louisville has become the largest annual pyrotechnics display — and one of the top five air shows — in the country. Whether you prefer to picnic on the banks of the Ohio River in Louisville or Indiana, or sip artisanal cocktails from a rooftop bar in NuLu, LEO has you covered.

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Louisville Tourism

Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party

Waterside Parking Garage | 201 N. Brook St.
The official rooftop viewing party for Thunder Over Louisville, VIP tickets include tent access, beverages, private restrooms, and one parking pass (for every four tickets). In addition to the unrivaled view of the afternoon airshow and the evening fireworks, tickets sales help fund the fireworks show.

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Louisville Tourism

Thunder Over Louisville Dockside

Belle of Louisville | 401 W. River Rd.
Feel the thundering of the largest annual pyrotechnics display in America from aboard the Belle of Louisville. The dockside celebration includes admission to the steamboat, beverages, and a catered meal.

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KFC Yum! Center

Fun-Der Viewing Party

KFC Yum! Center | 1 Arena Plaza
Fun-der will feature family-oriented activities from face painters to balloon artists and a DJ, starting at 2:30 p.m. and continuing throughout the day. Stay and watch the fireworks display through floor-to-ceiling windows at 9:30 p.m.

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Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

Thunder at the Center

Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts | 501 W. Main St.
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts offers three levels to watch the show indoors and the option to go out to the Belvedere Lawn. Food, cocktails, and live entertainment by Redline Performing Arts and Juggernaut Jug Band.

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Kentucky Science Center

Thunder Blast

Kentucky Science Center | 727 W. Main St.
ThunderBlast is a family-oriented event. Not only does the Kentucky Science Center offer some of the best views in Louisville for the airshow and the fireworks display, there will also be children’s activities, indoor restrooms, and screenings of the Science Center’s movies “Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D” and “Cities of the Future 3D.”

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Lou Rae Riverside Arts and Events

Thunder Watch Party

RePurposed Louisville and Lou Rae Arts | 611 West Main St.
Lou Rae Riverside Arts and Events in an art gallery space, a performance space, a gathering place and now, a hub for enjoying Thunder Over Louisville. Situated within walking distance of the waterfront, RePurposed Louisville and Lou Rae Arts will offer pickleball throughout the day, along with food trucks and live music.

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Hotel Genvieve

See Thunder at Hotel Genevieve

Bar Genevieve at Hotel Genevieve | 730 E. Market St.
See the air show and the fireworks display from the 6th floor at Bar Genevieve. This is the first official Thunder over Louisville celebration hosted by Hotel Genevieve in NuLu. Their rooftop views are as beautiful as their beverage menu, so consider booking a room for the whole weekend at a preferred rate that also includes two tickets to the rooftop event and a valet parking credit. Access is guaranteed with ticket purchase, but seating is not reserved.

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Louisville Tourism

Racing Louisville FC Versus Utah Royals

Lynn Family Stadium | 350 Adams St.
The views of the Louisville skyline from Lynn Family Stadium make Thunder Over Louisville a unique three-for-one experience. Racing Louisville Football Club hosts the Utah Royals at 5:00 p.m. Ticket holders to the game will receive a wristband allowing re-entry to the stadium throughout the day. See the air show, stay for the game, and watch as the fireworks fill the sky above the stadium. GO BIG PURP!

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Minor League Baseball

Thunder at Slugger

Louisville Bats & Louisville Slugger Field | 401 E. Main St.
Gates at Louisville Slugger Field open at 1 pm. There will be live performances throughout the day by The Juice Box Heroes, JD Shelburne, and The Crashers. Then find a seat for the pyrotechnics display overhead.

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