LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -As Louisville counts down to the 36th annual production of Thunder Over Louisville, event officials are sharing new details about this year’s entertainment.
The 2025 Thunder Over Louisville is set for Saturday, April 12 on the Waterfront. This year’s 2025 theme is “Happy Thunder: It’s Glow Time!”. KDF says the theme is inspired by the excitement invoked by the show for more than three decades.
“We’re ‘glowing’ all out for this year’s Thunder Over Louisville and invite Festival fans to help us illuminate the Waterfront as we kick off the Derby season festivities,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO. “From the air show to the drones and fireworks, this one-of-a-kind event is possible because of our generous sponsors and partners. We know it’s going to be a ‘Happy Thunder!’”
Thunder Over Louisville is traditionally considered the Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies ahead of the Kentucky Derby. It is one of the more than 70 events produced by the Derby Festival in the spring.
Thousands of people come to Louisville each year to witness the iconic fireworks displays, air shows and drone show sets. Festival officials said they are planning another packed air show featuring both military and civilian aircraft. Attendees and viewers can also look forward to the fifth annual Drone Show just before the fireworks begin.
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On Thunder Day, the FoodFest and Thunder On the Ground open at 11 a.m., the Air Show starts at 3 p.m., the Drone & Night Show is at 9 p.m., and Fireworks blast off at 9:30 p.m.
“As always, the soundtrack is built from hundreds of music selections, including current tunes and hits to excite our younger fans,” said Wayne Hettinger, Producer of Thunder Over Louisville. “With those selections, we arrange them into a seamless 30-minute score with highs and lows, touching on everyone’s emotions while producing a roller coaster tempo for explosive visual effects. Buckle up and hold on tight, you’re in for an electrifying ride!”
Fans looking for a front-row seat to the show can purchase tickets for the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party Presented by Kentucky Proud.
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