4/11/2014 – 2014 QUEEN SELECTED AT FILLIES DERBY BALL
April 11, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Julia Springate was selected as the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen tonight at the 58th annual Fillies Derby Ball in the Archibald Cochran Ballroom of the Galt House Hotel. Springate, of Louisville, KY is a senior at Centre College. Springate is majoring in biology and serves on the Centre […]
4/11/2014 – U.S. COAST GUARD RELEASES BOATING SAFETY TIPS FOR THUNDER
The U.S. Coast Guard and Thunder Over Louisville Safety Coalition gathered at the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park this morning and issued safety tips for boaters coming out to enjoy Thunder Over Louisville on the Ohio River. The goal of the Thunder Over Louisville Safety Coalition is to work together to make this a […]
4/11/2014 – CLEAN-UP AFTER THUNDER ROLLS
April 11, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Cleaning up after an average of 500,000 – 700,000 people who attend Thunder every year is no small task. The Kentucky Derby Festival enlists the help of other agencies and volunteers to help return the venue to tip-top shape following the daylong air show and fireworks event. Breakdown and […]
4/10/2014 – ROYALTY TO BE CROWNED AT DERBY BALL FRIDAY
April 10, 2014 Louisville, KY. – Over 500 guests will attend the first ball of the Derby season – the 58th annual Fillies Derby Ball. Set for Friday, April 11th in the Archibald Cochran Room of the Galt House Hotel, this ball is one of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s longest standing traditions and most elegant […]
4/10/2014 – THUNDER EVE MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
Friday, April 11: 8:30 AM – 10 AM Set-up for the They’re Off! Luncheon in the Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Volunteers will be setting up for today’s luncheon. 10 AM – 8 PM Final Set-up and preparation for Thunder Over Louisville. Tents, Interactive Exhibits on the Great Lawn and vendors will set-up as […]
4/10/2014 – MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEY’RE OFF! LUNCHEON
Thursday, April 10: PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY – Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Volunteers will be setting up for Friday’s kick-off luncheon from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 11: 8:30 AM – 10 AM Final set-up for the They’re Off! Luncheon in the Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Volunteers will be putting on the finishing […]
4/8/2014/ – TWO STARS ANSWER DERBY FESTIVAL’S ‘CALL OF THE WILD’ FOR 2014 PEGASUS PARADE
April 8, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The 2014 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade will feature a ‘Kentucky Marshal’ and a ‘Theme Marshal’ when it steps off on Broadway on Thursday, May 1st. The Kentucky Derby Festival made the announcement at the position draw for the 59th annual parade held tonight at The Louisville Zoo. In […]
4/8/2014 – ACTIVITIES PLANNED ALL DAY FOR THUNDER FANS
FORD’S THUNDER ON THE GROUND Day-long show features more than air show and fireworks April 8, 2014. Louisville, KY. – You can do a lot more at Thunder Over Louisville this year than simply look to the sky. Ford’s Thunder on the Ground activities will offer numerous ways to entertain friends and family members as well. […]
4/8/2014 – F-22 DEMO ARRIVES THURSDAY
WHAT: Derby Festival Photo/Video Opportunity – U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team Arrives for Thunder WHEN: Thursday, April 10, 10 a.m. News media should confirm plans to attend by calling Maj. Dale Greer in advance at (502) 387-1887. Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early to clear vehicles through security. A government-issued photo ID is required […]
4/8/2014 – DARE TO CARE TO RECEIVE $20,000 FROM KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION AND MEIJER
April 8, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Louisville’s Dare to Care Food Bank will receive a total of $20,000 as part of a special honor at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s They’re Off! Luncheon. Since 1962, the Fifth Third Bank Silver Horseshoe Award has been awarded to various organizations and individuals who’ve made significant contributions in the community. The […]
4/8/2014 – BLUE ANGELS ARRIVE THURSDAY
WHAT: Derby Festival Photo/Video Opportunity – U.S. Navy Blue Angels Arrive for Thunder WHEN: Thursday, April 10 9 a.m. C-130 “Fat Albert” Arrives; 10:00 a.m. F/A-18 Aircraft Arrive News media should confirm plans to attend by calling Maj. Dale Greer in advance at (502) 387-1887. Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early to clear vehicles through security. […]
4/7/2014 – DERBY FESTIVAL TO ANNOUNCE GRAND MARSHALS FOR REPUBLIC BANK PEGASUS PARADE
WHAT: Kentucky Derby Festival Photo/Video Opportunity – 2014 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade Position Draw & Grand Marshal Announcement WHEN: Tuesday, April 8 6:00 p.m. Grand Marshal Announced and Position Drawing WHERE: Louisville Zoo Gheens Room at Islands Pavilion (Media enter through Gate 1) ATTENDING: Mike Berry – KDF President & CEO David Nett – […]
4/7/2014 – CLARK MEMORIAL BRIDGE TO CLOSE THURSDAY FOR THUNDER
April 7, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The Clark Memorial/2nd Street Bridge will close this week in preparation for Thunder Over Louisville. We ask your help in communicating this information to the public in the coming days. The Louisville Metro Police Department will release their Thunder traffic plan on Monday. CLARK MEMORIAL/2ND STREET BRIDGE CLOSURES THIS WEEK: § Thursday, […]
4/5/2014 – THUNDER WEEK ADVISORY
April 5, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Next week marks the official kick-off of the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival. Venue set-up and preparations for Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies: Thunder Over Louisville and Chow Wagon begin Monday. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and aircraft participating in the Air Show begin arriving on Thursday. The public venue runs North of […]
4/4/2014 – OFFICIAL GUIDE TO 2014 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL OUT THIS WEEKEND
April 4, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Complete details about the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival will be released on Sunday. Copies of the Sunday, April 6, edition of The Courier-Journal will include the Official Festival Guide. The special 44-page section features complete details about each of the Festival’s nearly 70 events, including new events like Tour […]
4/4/2014 – HARD ROCK CAFÉ TO HOST THUNDER THROWDOWN ON APRIL 7
April 4, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Louisville’s Hard Rock Café is hosting a ‘Thunder Throwdown’ on Monday, April 7, to help kick off Thunder week. The event, which will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., features the release of the new 2014 co-branded Hard Rock Café and Kentucky Derby Festival Pin. A portion of […]
4/2/2014 – UPS TO HONOR VETERANS FOR THUNDER’S 25TH
April 2, 2014. Louisville, KY. – For the second year in a row, UPS will fly one of its Boeing 767-300 aircraft in the Thunder Over Louisville Air Show. While all eyes will be on the smooth-flying, fuel-efficient UPS brown tail during the air show, the story behind the scenes will be about honoring United States Military Veterans. […]
4/1/2014 – MCDONALD’S® THUNDER PREVIEW PARTY SET FOR THURSDAY AT BOWMAN FIELD
April 1, 2014. Louisville, KY. – The McDonald’s Kentucky Derby Festival Preview Party is set for this Thursday, April 3, at the Central American Airways Flying Service hangar at Bowman Field. Sponsored by McDonald’s Restaurants of Kentuckiana, the Thunder Preview Party will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and is a great way to […]
4/1/2014 – ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR DERBY FESTIVAL MARATHON AND MINI
Registration is near 85% capacity April 1, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Runners waiting until the last minute to register for the 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart and HumanaVitality have one week left to get signed up. The Kentucky Derby Festival will close registration on Tuesday, April 8. “The Marathon and […]
3/31/2014 – SULLIVAN STUDENT NAMED NEXT DERBY BURGER CHAMPION
March 31, 2014. Louisville, KY. – Zoe Badillo of Valley Station is the winner of the 3rd Annual “Derby Burger Challenge” recipe contest sponsored by Kentucky Beef Council and coordinated by the Kentucky Derby Festival. Badillo’s recipe for her Pineapple Wasabi Burger was selected as the overall winner after a cook-off this morning. It features […]
