thunder over louisville schedule 2022

Will there be a Thunder Over Louisville 2022?

Welcome to Thunder Over Louisville, featuring one of the nation's top air shows and one of the largest annual fireworks shows in the country! Thunder helps kick-off the 2022 Festival.

What time is Thunder Over Louisville 2022?

Thunder Over Louisville will be held at Louisville's Waterfront Park on April 23. The air show starts at 3 p.m. and fireworks are expected to begin after 9 p.m.

What planes will be at Thunder Over Louisville 2022?

B-52 Stratofortress (93rd Bomb Squadron, Barksdale AFB, LA) World War Two Victory Formation (B-25, B-24, B-29 and P-51D) Boeing 767, UPS Airlines (Louisville IAP, KY) C-130J Super Hercules (Kentucky Air National Guard, Louisville ANG Base KY)

What day is Thunder Over Louisville?

Book a trip to Louisville on April 23 to experience Thunder Over Louisville—the kickoff extravaganza for the two weeks of celebration leading up to the annual Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May.

What times does Thunder Over Louisville start?

When is Thunder Over Louisville? Waterfront Park opens at 11 a.m. and the Meijer Family Fun Zone, Ford's Thunder on the Ground, and Thunder Chow Wagon open at 11 a.m. The air show begins at 3 p.m. with fireworks starting after dark, usually sometime around 9:30 p.m.

Is Thunder Over Louisville worth it?

It´s actually one of the largest fireworks shows in the world, and it´s worth it to splash some dough in watching it properly. Tickets sell for $125, but this includes all afternoon free buffet (drinks included).

Where do you park for Thunder Over Louisville?

The Parking Authority of River City, Inc. (PARC) offers convenient, user-friendly parking during the annual Thunder Over Louisville event. Please see our list of frequently asked questions (FAQ's) regarding parking for Thunder Over Louisville. You can purchase parking at the garage the day of Thunder.

What time does the fireworks start for Thunder Over Louisville?

9:30 PMThunder generally starts in the afternoon with an air show, followed by the fireworks show starting at 9:30 PM, along with a synchronized soundtrack through PA and radio.

What planes are at Thunder Over Louisville?

Boeing 767, UPS Airlines (Louisville IAP, KY) C-130J Super Hercules (Kentucky Air National Guard, Louisville ANG Base KY) Coleman Aerobatics (Taylorcraft, Bowman Field, Louisville, KY)

How much does Thunder Over Louisville cost?

Find some more Thunder day tips at the official website. Entrance to Waterfront Park requires a Pegasus Pin, which costs $6 ahead of time or $7 at the gate. The air show starts at 3 p.m. and fireworks should start popping off at 9:30 p.m.

What time do the bridges close for Thunder Over Louisville?

Thunder Over Louisville is expected to draw 725,000 attendees in 2020. Thunder Over Louisville will take place Saturday. Related road and bridge closures will start Thursday....3:00 pmPlanet Money & How I Built This4:00 pmMountain Stage6:00 pmTravel with Rick Steves7:00 pmBBC World News9:00 pmBBC World NewsApr 20, 2022

How long is Thunder Over Louisville?

The fireworks show usually lasts 30 minutes.

What channel is Thunder Over Louisville 2022 on?

The official 2022 broadcast sponsors of the nation's largest annual fireworks event and one of the top five air shows in the country are WLKY-TV and SummitMedia's 106.9 PLAY.

Where can you see Thunder Over Louisville?

Louisville Side: All of Waterfront Park is open & offers free public viewing for Thunder. The show is so massive that it can be seen almost anywhere. Waterfront Park will have continuous action and interactive attractions from 11 AM until the firework's finale at 10 PM.

What bridges are closed for Thunder Over Louisville?

The Clark Memorial Bridge (Second Street Bridge) is closed 9:30 a.m. to midnight Thursday; all day Friday and Saturday, and from midnight to 2 p.m. Sunday. The Big Four Pedestrian Bridge will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday.

How long is the Thunder Day air show?

The air show will be held for two hours on Thunder day with a Category 3 air box. This will allow for fly-bys, as well as some aerobatics!

Will Thunder Over Louisville be re-imagined in 2021?

This year, the Air Show will be re-imagined, along with Thunder Over Louisville in 2021. While this year will not have in-person spectators, and will take place around the Louisville-area community, you will still have the opportunity to watch both the Fireworks & Air Show on the WHAS-11 broadcast and livestream.

Where is Thunder Over Louisville?

This applies to ALL viewing areas within the Thunder Over Louisville venue on the Kentucky side – which goes south from the Ohio River to Main Street between Clay Street and 10th Street and includes Thunder Chow Wagon, Meijer Family Fun Zone on the West Belvedere and North Great Lawn viewing area.

Where is Thunder Station 7?

Thunder Station 7. Jeffersonville at base of Big 4 Bridge

What to do at Thunder on the ground?

You can take a walk through the Ford X-perience, take a photo with the Idaho Potato Truck, try your best at a chin-up challenge with the U.S Marines, navigate a 4D virtual reality rescue mission with U.S. Navy, and so much more. If you somehow manage to complete all the activities, no worries, there are a variety of rides you can choose from. The little ones can enjoy rides like the Fun Slide, Hampton, and the Lil’ Wheel. If you have adrenaline junkies in the family, they will love rides like Alien Abduction, Ali Baba, Drop & Twist, and more. Ford’s Thunder on the Ground is open from 11am – 11pm and is free admission with a Pegasus pin.

What is allowed inside the Thunder venue?

A picnic blanket or tarp (limited to 10’x10′) and lawn chairs are allowed inside the Thunder venue (including the North Great Lawn viewing area).

What to bring to a thunder pot?

Bring a roll of toilet paper (Thunder Pots can run out!)

When do boaters enjoy fireworks?

Fatigue – Many boaters enjoy the event from before noon until after the fireworks display, and spending that much time on the water can both be tiring and lead to serious mistakes.

Can you grill at Thunder?

No grills are allowed within the Thunder venue. No bikes, skateboards or skates are allowed in the event venue, including rental bikes and scooters. You will be asked to walk them in for pedestrian safety.