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Our Office and all Metro Officeswill be closed July 4th in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday. Please be safe and have FUN!!!!
  
After work on I-64 West finished early, the work will now shift to I-64 East beginning 8 p.m., Friday, June 16. The closure will cover the I-64/I-71 split in downtown all the way to the Watterson Expressway. Traffic will be diverted from I-64 to I-71 North.
The following ramps will be closed entering or exiting from I-64 East:
- Story Ave.
- Mellwood Ave.
- Grinstead Ave.
- Cannons Lane
Crews will also work on resurfacing and repairs, as well as removing the bridge deck over Beals Branch Road and replacing it with concrete. The work is projected to last until 6 a.m. on July 1.
Signs will be posted notifying motorists of the closures and diverting them to the appropriate detour. According to the KYTC, the last major repair of I-64 was in 2001.
 Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) invites the community to attend this annual Southwest festival to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The festival will begin at 5:00 p.m. with live music, and will end after the fireworks display at 10:00 p.m.
The festival, which is presented by Brown-Forman, has a jam-packed lineup of live music planned featuring County Wide, The Sheryl Rouse Band, and Acorde.
The event is free and open to the public, but there will be food and drinks available for purchase. The expanded Riverview Park Splash Pad will be open for additional fun and cooling off throughout the day.
WHAT: Riverview Independence Festival
WHERE: Riverview Park
8202 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258
WHEN: Saturday, July 1
Event starts at 5:00 p.m.
Fireworks start at 10:00 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: www.facebook.com/RiverviewFest or www.riverviewfestival.com
 Join us at Waterfront Park on Tuesday, July 4th for a free Louisville Orchestra concert presented by the Marshall Family Foundation!
The celebration will include a concert by The Louisville Orchestra curated by Teddy Abrams, a variety of fun family activities and professional fireworks display over the Ohio River. “Our Fourth of July celebration is all about bringing people together,” said Deborah Bilitski, executive director of Waterfront Park. “This year, we are delighted to welcome the sounds of the Louisville Orchestra to the waterfront. We invite everyone to the celebration to be with one another and enjoy this spectacular day of community partnership.”
The Fourth of July celebration is a popular community tradition and hallmark event at Waterfront Park. Since its inception in 1998, hundreds of thousands of park visitors have enjoyed this free community celebration in the heart of Louisville. The partnership between Waterfront Park and The Louisville Orchestra will mark the first return of the orchestra to the celebration since 2021.
In addition to the concert and fireworks, more than a dozen community groups and organizations will come together to host a variety of family friendly activities ahead of The Louisville Orchestra performance. Activities will range from instrument making, arts and crafts, dance lessons, boat building, ball juggling contests and more.
New this year, Waterfront Park will also host a free family movie night on the Great Lawn on Monday, July 3 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie “The Sandlot.” The family movie night will include a free screening of the film and fireworks show from the Louisville Bats. Additional details about the event will be announced at a later date.
Waterfront Park Fourth of July with The Louisville Orchestra presented by the Marshall Family Foundation is made possible thanks to generous support of the Marshall Family Foundation (Phillip, April & Deborah Marshall), the Louisville Metro government and the contributions of local labor unions including I.B.E.W., J.C.T.A., L.I.U.N.A., Teamsters Local 89, Teamsters Local 783 and U.A.W. Local 862, as well as James Collins Ford. The annual event is also made possible thanks to the support of Waterfront Park and Louisville Orchestra members. Additional details and a complete schedule of events for the celebration are forthcoming.
Visit the Waterfront Park website for additional information.
Join Councilman Andrew Owen (D-9) at the 38th Annual Crescent Hill 4th of July Festival to help celebrate our country’s independence neighborhood style. This year’s festival is one-day and will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and include artist booths, food court, cake wheel, fun zone, pet contest, silent auction, live music, and much more. The festival will conclude after the 10 p.m. fireworks display.
The festival is hosted by the Crescent Hill Community Council (CHCC) and will be held on the grounds of the Peterson-Dumesnil House, located at 301 S. Peterson Avenue. More information about CHCC is online at https://chcc.wildapricot.org/.
“You won’t want to miss this annual event. From the artist booths to the kid zone, this is an event for all ages to enjoy. As a bonus, you’ll be able to tour the beautiful Victorian Peterson-Dumesnil House, where the festival is held annually. I hope I see you on the fourth!” said Councilman Owen.
Schedule at a Glance
10 AM – Festival Opens and Opening Flag Ceremony
10 – 11 AM – Louisville Folk School presents The Derby City Dandies
11 AM – 7 PM – Silent Auction (inside the Peterson-Dumesnil House)
Self-tours run 11 AM until 5 PM
11 AM – 12:30 PM – Pet Contest (under the trees on main stage lawn)
1 – 5 PM – Military Vehicle Display
1 – 2 PM – Cake Display
2 – 9:45 PM - Music by The Falklanders, La Petite Musique, Bomar and Ritter and All That Band
2:45 – 3:15 PM – Children’s Field Games
9:45 PM – Presentation of Colours / National Anthem
10 PM – Fireworks Display
For more information about the Crescent Hill 4th of July Festival, please visit https://chcc.wildapricot.org/page-18161 or https://chcc.wildapricot.org/page-18162 for a full schedule of events.
This week at the Fridayfest will have the concession stand open with burgers , dogs and drinks as well as the Rolling Tacos food truck and a Highview ice cream vendor. YUM YUM!!!!
 The FridayFest concert series will return for its eleventh year this summer at Highview Park. This is a series of six concerts offering a variety of music on Fridays, as well as various food vendors and children’s activities.
All shows are free and run from 6pm-10pm at Highview Park, 7201 Outer Loop. Make plans now to attend this year’s shows.
Dates and performers for each night are as follows:
July 7 - The Sheryl Rouse Band with The Get Down (Pop/Rock/Soul)
July 21 - An Evening With The Monarchs (Oldies)
Aug 4 - All That Band with Club House Troubadours (Pop/Rock/County)
Sponsorship and Vendor Packages Available
Sponsorship packages and vendor space to fit any budget is available. Contact John Grantz at john@mediaeventsusa.com for more information.
 Starting from June 15th through September 15th, LMAS will be waiving reclamation fees for owned pets, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder the reunification of beloved companions with their families. Recognizing the vital bond between humans and their four-legged friends, LMAS strives to provide compassionate care to both humans and animals. By waiving redemption fees, the shelter is taking concrete action towards addressing inequities and ensuring that pet owners from all walks of life have an equal opportunity to be reunited with their furry friends.
LMAS’ thanks their non-profit partners, Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) for providing the necessary funding to make the three-month redemption period possible. “FOMAS believes that having a beloved pet makes one rich and the lack of money and possessions should not impede one’s ability to be reunited with their four-legged family member,” said Katrina Hutchins, FOMAS Executive Director. “FOMAS is proud to support such a worthy initiative that helps LMAS to re-connect families within our community.”
June 15th through September 15th, owners can reclaim their lost pets without incurring the usual reclamation fees, including boarding charges, vaccinations, and microchipping. The aim is to alleviate the burden on individuals and families who may be facing financial hardship, ensuring that no pet remains separated from its rightful home due to economic disparities. • Redemption fees will only be waived for pet owners with no previous violations, and cover microchipping, licensing, and vaccination fees. • Court fees will not be waived. • LMAS will not keep a pet impounded due to its owner’s inability to pay and will work with owners who have outstanding balances and want to reclaim their pet.
Redemption fees are set by the Louisville Animal Ordinance. Local animal laws also require pets to be licensed, microchipped, and spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter. To view the animal ordinance and a list of redemption fees, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/animal-services
Louisville Metro Animal Services encourages pet owners to visit the shelter to reclaim their companion animals, located at 3528 Newburg Rd during regular business hours, Monday-Saturday 12pm-6pm. The shelter's dedicated staff members will be available to guide owners through the reclamation process, providing support and assistance every step of the way.
Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) supports LMAS and its many life-saving initiatives through fundraising. If you would like to donate to help citizens in need of financial assistance when reclaiming their pet from the LMAS Shelter, visit www.fomaslou.org.
 As the 85th Iroquois Amphitheater season continues, Louisville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that 12 additional free movie nights will be added to this year’s calendar.
“From a campy John Waters classic to a coming-of-age baseball flick to a giant lizard kaiju film, I'm so excited about this year's summer movie lineup at Iroquois Amphitheater,” said District 15 Metro Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell. “Whether you're ready to travel into space, caravan through a post-apocalyptic Australia, or visit the Mushroom Kingdom, get there without even leaving Louisville! I'm excited to help make Summer Movies at Iroquois Amphitheater a reality and look forward to seeing you under the stars!”
The Free Summer Movie Season includes the following titles and dates:
- July 5: The Muppet Movie (G) 8:30 p.m.
- July 19: Hairspray (PG) 8:30 p.m.
- July 26: The Sandlot (PG) 8:30 p.m.
- August 9: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (R) 8:30 p.m.
- August 16: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) 8:30 p.m.
- August 23: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.
- August 31: Goldfinger (PG) 8 p.m.
- September 6: Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) 8 p.m.
- September 13: Pokémon: The First Movie-Mewtwo Strikes Back (G) 8 p.m.
- September 20: Godzilla (NR) 7:30 p.m.
- September 27: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) 7:30 p.m.
For a full list of movies that will be shown, visit iroquoisamphitheater.com.
 
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