Thunder Over Louisville CANCELLED
Due to historic flooding, Thunder Over Louisville has been cancelled.
According to a press release:
At the expected flood levels that will be reached in the coming days, production of the signature spring event that draws hundreds of thousands to the Louisville Waterfront every year will not be possible.
“This weather event and flooding is like nothing we’ve faced before – especially this close to Thunder,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO. “While we’d love to bring everyone together on Saturday to watch one of the best air shows and fireworks shows in the country – we know it’s not logistically possible and would not be safe to do so.”
The water will not recede in time to allow for preparations for Saturday’s event and safety is a concern for all involved.
The Kentucky Derby Festival itself is not cancelled and there will be a full schedule of more than 70 events planned leading up to the first Saturday in May. If there are any changes for any other events, the Festival will share those in the coming weeks.