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2023 Kentuckiana Pride Festival
The annual parade and festival is happening this weekend.
June 12, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Louisville Orchestra partners with Waterfront Park for Fourth of July celebration
This year’s Fourth of July event will hit all the right notes.
May 25, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
Abbey Road on the River returns Memorial Day weekend
The five-day music festival is the world’s largest tribute to The Beatles.
May 25, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Louisville’s CineBus to make its debut at a new outdoor movie series
Roll out the red carpet for this movie theater on wheels.
May 23, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Culture
Jack Harlow visits Louisville after new album release
Jack’s back.
May 1, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Tourism and Hospitality
Reviews of Thunder Over Louisville
See what people think of the nation’s largest annual fireworks display.
April 19, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
Check out these 30+ 2023 Kentucky Derby events
It’s not called Derby City for nothing.
April 3, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Neighborhood Guide: Butchertown
Explore restaurants, things to do + more.
September 22, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Department stores that used to exist in Louisville
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Louisville’s James Beard nominees
Only one Louisvillian has ever cinched a James Beard award, despite Derby City consistently putting up finalists.
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