August 29, 2025
Dear Neighbor,
With family members and neighbors back in school and days getting shorter, Labor Day tends to mean the end of Summer in our house. While that is lamentable, it also means there are many things to look forward to, including the fall weather.
This weekend, WorldFest puts our international community in the spotlight downtown on the Belvedere. With food, performances, and opportunities to learn about the rich diversity of culture we enjoy here in Louisville, WorldFest is not to be missed.
Labor Day weekend is also the designated time we recognize the efforts and achievements of working Americans. Today's working families and their predecessors have done so much to improve workplace safety, wages, benefits and opportunities across all the industries in our nation. Work today would not be as rewarding or safe without their efforts. Thanks to them, we have this weekend off to enjoy time with our families and friends.
Enjoy the weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
There will be no residential garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection within the Urban Services District on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Collection through the week will be delayed by one day because of the holiday. To receive automatic reminders of collection days or changes, download our free Recycle Coach app.
Residents with private waste haulers should check with them about holiday collection schedules.
The three staffed recycling drop-off locations, the Waste Reduction Center, and the Haz Bin household hazardous waste disposal site will be OPEN on Saturday, Aug. 30. Monday holidays no longer affect the Saturday hours of these locations. The sites are regularly closed on Mondays.
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The 23rd 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.
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A Naturalization Ceremony pronouncing more than 100 new Americans to Louisville as new citizens: This event will take place Friday, August 29, 2025, noon, at Muhammad Ali Center, 6th floor.
 St. Edward Parish, 9608 Sue Helen Drive, will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 2 - 7 pm in the gym. The need for blood has become critical and our goal is to collect at least 50 pints at this blood drive. Sign up early. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins will be welcomed as appointment spaces allow. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-733-2767 or online at RedCrossBlood.org, enter Sponsor code: StEdwardLouKy. Please be a donor and tell your family and friends. Those who come to give blood Get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card** by email and be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards!^^. You MUST have a valid email address on file to receive the reward.
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 10 am - 12:45 pm
- 5th Street from Jefferson Street to Court Place
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 10 am - 12:45 pm
- 5th Street from Court Place to Main Street
- Market Street from 6th Street to 4th Street
- Main Street from 4th Street to 6th Street
No Parking Areas
Friday, August 29 , 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025 - All Day
- Main Street from 4th Street to 5th Street
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 8 am - 2 pm
- 5th Street from Jefferson Street to Main Street
Manuel Álvarez Bravo PhotographsOpening August 28, 2025
Manuel Álvarez Bravo was the leading photographer working in Mexico during the twentieth century. His early works reveal the influence of Modernism, but he quickly developed a distinctive vision deeply rooted in his native Mexican culture and identity. Like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, Álvarez Bravo flourished during the artistic and cultural renaissance that emerged following the Mexican Revolution of 1910 – 1921. Whether documenting the urban landscape of Mexico City or capturing imagery evoking indigenous traditions, his photographs capture a timelessness infused with overtones of mysticism, metaphor, and poetry. Learn more
Travel back in time 65 million years — and still make it home for dinner — when Dinopalooza stomps into the Louisville Zoo on Saturday, May 17. Nineteen animatronic giants from the prehistoric era will bring ferocious fun to families through September 1, 2025.
Miniature dino experts at home will no doubt recognize—and eagerly school anyone around them on — the 65-foot-long Brachiosaurus, the 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex, and the 30-foot-long Parasaurolophus. Good luck pronouncing that last one … not to mention Dsungaripterus or Quetzalcoatlus!
Budding paleontologists will have time to master all of the dinosaur names as they explore the interactive dig pit to uncover dino fossils. These Jurassic giants will be spread throughout the Zoo for maximum prehistoric impact.
Dinopalooza is included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members.
🚧TRAFFIC ADVISORY:
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the upcoming closure of S. Brook/Kentucky Streets and Hill Street/Burnett Avenue in downtown Louisville as part of the I-65 Central Corridor Project. The road closures are scheduled to begin on Wednesday Sept. 3 and will remain in place through the spring of 2027. Learn more at https://bit.ly/46jb1DZ.
The I-65 Central Corridor Project will rehabilitate interstate bridges and pavement in a heavily traveled corridor of I-65 between I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and the Muhammad Ali Boulevard interchange in downtown Louisville. This stretch of I-65 supports some of Kentucky’s largest employers and important destinations, including UPS, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, the University of Louisville and the LOUMED.
The I-65 Central Corridor Project will focus on improving safety and preventing unplanned closures while adding decades of life to these structures. At least six bridges in the project area will be replaced or rehabilitated during the next three years. Pre-construction started mid-2024. KYTC is working to determine available state and federal funding to support improvements to an additional 12 bridges.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 28, 2025) – Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo are proud to announce the return of “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer”, celebrating 44 years of merry, not scary fun! Tickets are on sale now and available at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event is a Louisville tradition and will begin this year starting September 27 and running through October 30 (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.
Tickets:
Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” are $13.75 for all non-members ages 3 and older and $7.25 for all members ages 3 and older. Children ages 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 $11.75 starting September 21, 2025. Visit louisvillezoo.org/boo for a list of stores.
“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” is a rain or shine event.
Sponsors:
Boo at the Zoo is presented by Meijer and sponsored by Ford Motor Company, Norton Children’s, PNC Grow Up Great and UPS. With additional support provided by Councilwoman Josie Raymond & District 10 residents, Councilman Anthony Piagentini and District 19 residents, Ky Saves 529, and Nu Yale.
“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” provides critical support every year to the Zoo’s animal care programs, visitor experience and conservation education.
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:
Allergy-Friendly Night
Wednesday, October 22; Enter 5 – 7:30 p.m., enjoy until 8:30 p.m.
This special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more.
Sensory-Friendly Night at Boo at the Zoo
Wednesday, October 29; Enter 5 – 6:30 p.m., enjoy until 8 p.m.
This night will feature a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights, lower music and smaller crowds. Tickets are very limited so purchase early to reserve your spot.
Costume Fun
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 costume guidelines, the event and “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo.
Animal Schedules
While you may catch a glimpse of some of our animals, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules.
No Parking Areas
All Day
- Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
- Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to I-65
- Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
- Manning Road from Preston Highway to Gate 7
- KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 overpass
- Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
- James Road from Phillips Lane to the end
All Day (south side of the street only)
- Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Union Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Belmar Avenue from Preston Highway to the train trestle
- Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
- Short Street from Henderson Avenue to the end
- Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt Avenue
- Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to the end
- Farmdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to the end
- Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
- Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road
All Day (west side of the street only)
- Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
- Franklin Avenue from Larue Avenue to the end (south of Morgan Avenue)
- Henderson Avenue from Belmar Drive to Morgan Avenue
- Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue
- Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to the end (south of Lucas Avenue)
- Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
- Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to the end
All Day (north side of the street only)
- Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end
8:30 am - 1 am (every day)
- Phillips Lane from Monarch Drive to Freedom Way
All day
- Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way (restricted to business, hotel, residents, and Gate 1 parking traffic only)
9 pm - 1 am
- I-264 eastbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-264 westbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 northbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 southbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
No Parking Areas
All Day
- Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
- Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to I-65
- Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
- Manning Road from Preston Highway to Gate 7
- KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 overpass
- Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
- James Road from Phillips Lane to the end
All Day (south side of the street only)
- Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Union Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Belmar Avenue from Preston Highway to the train trestle
- Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
- Short Street from Henderson Avenue to the end
- Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt Avenue
- Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to the end
- Farmdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to the end
- Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
- Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road
All Day (west side of the street only)
- Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
- Franklin Avenue from Larue Avenue to the end (south of Morgan Avenue)
- Henderson Avenue from Belmar Drive to Morgan Avenue
- Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue
- Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to the end (south of Lucas Avenue)
- Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
- Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to the end
All Day (north side of the street only)
- Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards or Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
Visit the website to learn more and apply!
Our office routinely publishes information on upcoming public meetings and regarding planning and zoning cases in and around District 26. Our posting in this forum is not an official notice. This list may not be comprehensive nor does it include other zoning matters decided upon by zoning authorities other than Louisville Metro Government.
While we intended to expand the scope of our zoning notices, our office reverted to the former policy of relaying the information we receive from Planning and Zoning. We are limited by ordinance and state law to provide the publicly available information.
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