 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
Administrative Clerk
Andrea Crider Derouen
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
Welcome to District 24 E-Newsletter! To learn more about events and services in our district, check out our webpage!
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The 22nd annual WorldFest, Louisvilleʼs premier international festival, attracts more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day Labor Day weekend. WorldFest celebrates and showcases the international cultures and communities that make up the city of Louisville and neighboring areas. WorldFest is free to attend and open to all ages, featuring entertainment stages, Parade of Cultures, Global Village, and more!
What to Expect:
- Three entertainment stages showcasing international, national, regional and local performers all weekend long.
- Nearly 150 International vendors featuring international arts, merchandise, food, and beverages.
- A Global Village highlighting cultures and customs from all over the world.
- A World of Information that informs citizens about services for our international residents.
- A Children’s International Activity Zone to learn about cultures and customs, arts, crafts, and more.
- A Parade of Cultures with nearly 1,000 participants celebrating all the diverse cultures in Louisville.
- A Naturalization Ceremony pronouncing more than 300 new Americans to Louisville as new citizens.
Coming Soon:
- Full Entertainment Lineup
- Global Village Entertainment Schedule
- International Kids Zone Schedule
Interested in getting involved? Email Blair at Blair@JWagnerGroup.com.For vendor/volunteer opportunities, please email Dorian at Dorian@JWagnerGroup.com.
HIKE!
This year’s Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points throughout. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east to RiverPark Place and back. The furthest distance will cross the Big Four Bridge into Indiana and come back.
BIKE!
BIKE. Cycle from the Great Lawn, through NULU, out to Cherokee Park and back for nearly 8.5 miles. The roads will be closed for you to safely travel to the Cherokee Park and volunteers will be guiding cyclists throughout the course.
PADDLE!
Paddlers will have the option of launching at the Harbor Lawn or the U of L Boat Docks and paddle downstream to meet the other paddlers. This year’s paddle will go from the Harbor Lawn downriver to the McAlpine Locks, through the locks and to the Shawnee Park Boat Ramp.
All paddlers must wear a life vest. Paddles without a vest will not be permitted to go through the McAlpine Locks.
GET ACTIVE!
Beginning at 8 a.m. there will be plenty of fun, music, and free fitness activities for you to enjoy. Get involved in activities like Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, Fitness classes, and Workout circuits to celebrate Labor Day weekend. Detailed schedule of classes coming soon!
FREE t-shirts are available to the first 2,000 people. The t-shirt tent will open at 8:00 a.m., so make sure to arrive promptly to get in line! The Hike, Bike, and Paddle portions will starts at 10a.m.
Interested in getting involved? Email Alina at Alina@JWagnerGroup.com
For volunteer opportunities, please email Dorian at Dorian@JWagnerGroup.com
Created by Mayor Craig Greenberg, Mayorthon is an exciting, new concept that encourages an active lifestyle within our community and supports runners and walkers with consistent race opportunities throughout the year.
In partnership with the Louisville Sports Commission, Mayorthon will consist of four total races including two new races, The Bourbon and Beyond 5K and Race the Runway 5.02K and two existing races, Norton’s Sports Health 4-Miler and Pure Tap 5K.
The Bourbon and Beyond 5K will take place on the Saturday morning of Louisville’s Bourbon and Beyond Festival on September 21st, 2024, at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. During the race, runners will have the opportunity to run through the Fairgrounds, while enjoying some special surprises along the way.
Race the Runway 5.02K will be a unique run or walk that takes place at Louisville’s Historic Bowman Field on November 16th, 2024. During the race participants get a chance to run on the runway to complete the final event of the Mayorthon series.
All participants will receive a commemorative medal for the Bourbon and Beyond 5K & Race the Runway 5.02K, and upon participation and completion of all four Mayorthon races, each participant will receive a special Mayor’s Official Mayorthon Challenge Coin. Learn how you can become a sponsor of these great active living events!
Register now for the Planet Fitness Mayorthon Race Series!
The Louisville Zoo’s ever-popular Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is celebrating 43 years of merry, not scary fun! Tickets go on sale today at noon and are available at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event is a Louisville tradition and will begin early this year starting Sept. 28 and running through Oct. 27 (Thursday – Sunday nights).
Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Children and adults are invited to dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event.
Boo at the Zoo turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life. There will be music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags, but reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop for $2 (while supplies last).
Tickets:
Tickets for Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer are $13.50 for all non-members 3 and older and $7 for all members 3 and older. Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org/boo, with their chosen date and arrival time. Ticket capacity is limited each night with popular nights expected to sell out quickly.
A limited number of Meijer “anytime tickets” can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11.50 starting September 20, 2024. Visit louisvillezoo.org/boo for a list of stores.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is a rain or shine event.
Event Hours:
On Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer event days:
The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors. Gates will close at 3 p.m. with guests being allowed to visit until 4 p.m.
The party starts at 5 p.m. and Halloween guests will enter the Zoo at their ticketed time until 9 p.m. At 10 p.m., the trick-or-treat route will close, and all guests must exit the Zoo.
Special Dates:
Sensory-Friendly Hours at Boo at the Zoo
Sunday, October 20; Enter 5 – 6:30 p.m., enjoy until 7 p.m.
This night will feature a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience during these special hours with fewer lights, lower music and smaller crowds. Tickets are very limited so purchase early to reserve your spot.
Allergy-Friendly Night
Wednesday, October 23
This special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more.
PNC Grow up Great Mobile Learning Adventure
October 3 – 6
PNC Grow up Great Learning Adventure tent will be at the Zoo’s entrance Oct. 3 – 6.
Costumes:
The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear family-friendly costumes. Adults may join in the fun, however full costume masks that cover the entire face are not permitted for adults.
To learn more about the event and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo.
The Parks Alliance of Louisville is pleased to announce tickets for their largest fundraiser go on sale Friday, August 30. Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons, has become an annual tradition for Louisvillians and visitors alike. Last year’s event welcomed more than 110,000 visitors, the majority from outside of Louisville, contributing to more than $2.9 million in economic impact and more than 7,000 hotel room nights.
Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons, is celebrating its 12th year from October 1 - November 2 at Iroquois Park. This year’s theme is “Trivia Night: Pumpkin Edition,” and will test guest’s knowledge as they meander through the woods, lined with thousands of artistically carved and locally sourced pumpkins. Guests will be quizzed on art history, music, folklore, and more. They can challenge their friends and family while experiencing the magic that is Jack O’Lantern Spectacular.
Event Details | Jack O’Lantern Spectacular:
- The event runs from Tuesday, October 1 through Saturday, November 2.
- The event will be open from dusk-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from dusk to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
- The event is held rain or shine, unless dangerous weather conditions arise.
- Timed ticketing will be available for every night of the show to reduce crowds and traffic.
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Sunday-Thursday pricing: Adults - $15, Seniors (65+) - $13, Children (3-12) - $12
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Friday-Saturday pricing: Adults - $20, Seniors (65+) - $17, Children (3-12) - $15
- The Sunday - Thursday 9:30 p.m. time slot will be offered at $2 off the regular price. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
- Children 2 and under are free.
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The Pre-Lit Bash is on opening night, Tuesday, October 1. Guests can enjoy spirits (the alcoholic kind), and food before being escorted to the head of the trail.
- Tickets for groups of 20 or more can be purchased in advance for a group rate to the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular by emailing contact@jackolanternlouisville.org.
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Sensory Night – Presented by PNC Bank will be held on Monday, October 21, with gates opening early at 6 p.m. During this special sensory-friendly hour, pumpkins will light up the woods but there will be low music and no special effects. Designed for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and their families.
- Thanks to one of our sponsors, Republic Bank, clients and employees can get $2 off tickets for Jack O’Lantern Spectacular on Tuesday, October 22. Contact your Republic Bank for a discount code or purchase at the gate with a Republic Bank credit/debit card or employee ID for online ticket purchases.
- The entrance is at 1080 Amphitheater Road, at the intersection of New Cut and Kenwood.
- Additional parking will be available at DeSales High School on Kenwood Drive.
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Drop donations off at MUSCL,1207 Hart Avenue, 40213 or take them to the event.
Check out the lineup of the free summer movies showing at the Iroquois Amphitheater! Gates open at 6 p.m. for concessions, and the first movie of the night begins at 7 p.m. for each listed date.
Need Tickets? Click here HERE!!!
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