A news conference to call attention to problem of child abuse in our community, as well as solutions. Participants will include representatives of multiple child protection organizations in Metro Louisville and Southern Indiana.

Admission: Free

Join the University of Louisville STAR Autism Treatment Program and rally for those in this community with autism spectrum disorders. Come lend your voice and show Louisville and Southern Indiana that we support autism awareness and that collaboratively we are making advances in diagnosis, treatment, and research.

Admission: Free

Rated as one of the top 100 events in North America, the Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies is truly a sight to behold. And each year, more than 500,000 eager thrill-seekers do just that.

The day-long event kicks off the two exciting weeks of events that are part of the annual Kentucky Derby Festival. The Thunder Air Show dazzles the crowd with more than 100 planes, aerobatics teams, daring sky diving teams and breathtaking stunts.

When it gets dark, the Thunder rolls. The fireworks will feature the latest in pyrotechnic power from Zambelli Internationale, America's "first family of fireworks". Eight 400-foot barges assemble on both sides of the 2nd Street Bridge to form the stage from which the fireworks spectacular ignites.

The breathtaking and mind-numbing 28-minute show includes Thunder’s signature one-mile “waterfall” effect off the bridge, making the fireworks seem to rain down forever. And in the crowd’s memory of the show, it does!

After more than a decade, the show remains the largest annual pyrotechnic display in North America. Seen by millions worldwide via a July 4th rebroadcast on the Armed Forces Network to more than 150 countries, it is the state’s pride. A Discovery Channel documentary on fireworks shows says it best, “Thunder is the Grand-daddy of them all!"

Admission:

Friday Night Fireworks by the Louisville Bats.  Show begins right after the game.  For game tickets call 212-BATS or go to www.batsbaseball.com.

Admission: NA

Louisville’s most popular after work concert series.  For the seventh year, the Waterfront Development Corporation and the Louisville Public Media are working together to offer free concerts on the Harbor Lawn featuring national and local artists.  There is a cash bar and great upscale festival food.  Boat docking is on a first come first served basis.  Outside alcohol and glass are not permitted.  Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.    

Musical guests are The Whigs, Wild Sweet Orangeand Griffin House. Information on these acts can be found on WFPK.

ABOUT WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY
Waterfront Wednesday is presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and our sponsors. April sponsors: Louisville Magazine, Red Hook, T-Mobile, and Kentuckiana Toyota Dealers.

NOTE: This has been moved from the last Wednesday of the month for April only in order to kick off the event season prior to Kentucky Derby Festival Activities.

WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays take place the last Wednesday of every month, April through September. (Remaining dates: May 28, June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24.) The Harbor Lawn is located between the boat docks at the Great Lawn and the Children's Play Area. Parking is available along River Road, the Orange Lot, and surrounding pay lots. No outside alcohol, no glass, and please, no pets.* Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome and boat docking is available on a first come-first served basis.

Admission: Free

*NO PETS POLICY

A note from Stacy Owen – WFPK Program Director: WFPK and Waterfront personnel have decided to stick to our “no pets” policy put into place late last season.  As the event continues to grow we worry about the safety of attendees and the pets they bring.  I’m sure most dogs are lovely, but even the calmest of canines can be overwhelmed in a big crowd.  Last season we received reports of a dog bite, dog fights, dogs sneaking food, etc.  Not to mention staff observation of not-so-wise owners who sit with their pet and its sensitive ears right in front of the speakers or owners who don’t think to give their dog water.  We really made the decision as much for the animals as for the concert goers. Thanks for your understanding.

The 24th is your first day to enjoy Kroger's Kentucky Derby Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront! A Pegasus pin is your ticket to enter, come check it out!

Admission: Pegasus Pin needed to enter.

The 24th is your first day to come feast at the Derby Festival Chow Wagon at the Waterfront! A Pegasus pin is your ticket to enter, come eat, drink, and be merry!

Dogs - Bring Your Owners to HappyTail Hour at Kroger's Fest-a-ville event at Waterfront Park! For the second year in a row, Metro Animal Services (MAS) and the Louisville Waterfront Development Corporation (WDC) will host HappyTail Hour, in conjunction with Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront.  It is the only "pet inclusive" cocktail event. 

The event will provide a fun opportunity for the pet loving community to come together to listen to the music from Margarita-Ville on the Great Stage, mingle, play games with their dogs and hang out in the newest Kentucky Derby Festival venue at Waterfront Park.  S.P.O.T., MAS’s 34-foot mobile adoption unit will also be on hand with adoptable animals.

Admission: 2008 Pegasus Pin