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Join us this Labor Day weekend for a celebration of cultures at WorldFest Friday, August 30th through Monday, September 2nd & get active and celebrate healthy lifestyle at Mayor's 20th Hike, Bike, and Paddle on September 2nd! Find more details below. We're excited to see you there!
 The 22nd annual WorldFest, Louisvilleʼs premier international festival, attracts more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day festival this Labor Day weekend.
WorldFest celebrates and showcases the international cultures and communities that make up the City of Louisville and neighboring areas. WorldFest is a 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 new Americans to Louisville as new citizens: This event will take place Friday, August 30, 2024 1:00 p.m., at Muhammad Ali Center, 6th floor.
If you are interested in participating in the WorldFest Parade of Cultures,
please email Dorian at dorian@jwagnergroup.com
Find entertainment schedule and vendor directory on the WorldFest website below!
Thanks to our WorldFest sponsors:
 Join Mayor Craig Greenberg for the Labor Day Hike, Bike & Paddle! Choose between cycling through the heart of Louisville, walking through the Waterfront Park, or paddling down Ohio River through McAlpine locks.
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!
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.
This year participants can rent a limited number of kayaks for FREE. Kayaks and all required equipment will be available on a first come first serve basis. Participants will have to sign a waiver and get instructed on water safety. Come to the event early and find a Shack Yaks trailer to secure your reservation.
Paddle Boards are allowed at the Mayor's Hike, Bike, & Paddle! The paddle boarders will need to completely step off their boards and onto one of the rescue boats when going through the McAlpine locks before we can lock the group down. No sitting down on the board is allowed, paddle boarders must be on the boat. Every single person will be required to wear a life jacket even if they are on a boat.
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 10 a.m.
Find routes and more information on Hike, Bike, and Paddle
website below!
Thank you to our Hike, Bike & Paddle sponsors:
 For more information about the City of Louisville special events
please email info@jwagnergroup.com
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