America celebrates Memorial Day to pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars. View a comprehensive list of Downtown Louisville events here.
Venue: Downtown Louisville
Start Date: May 26th, 2018 - 12:00 AM
End Date: May 30th, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
Memorial Day 2018
Memorial Day is a time when we honor the men and women who have given their lives to serve our country. Our brave soldiers are gone, but never forgotten. In Louisville and across the country, we use this holiday weekend to celebrate and remember their lives. Here are just a few of the events taking place this Memorial Day weekend where we can go and enjoy the beginning of Summer.
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Fleur De Flea
DATE: 5/26
LOCATION: Waterfront ParkWelcome to Louisville’s finest outdoor vintage urban market. Located on the fabulous Waterfront Plaza with the scenic Ohio River in the background, locals and tourists who visit will be glad they did. Vendors from all over Kentuckiana are set-up selling their one of a kind goods, including vintage clothing, books, records, primitives, antiques, repurposed, recycled, collectables and so much more.
You never know what you might find at the Fleur de Flea! Plenty of local food trucks, farmers and Kentucky proud products will also be there. Plan on bringing the family, the pets, the bikes and spend the day downtown. Once you’ve strolled through the market, walk the walking bridge to Indiana, let the kids play on the awesome playground or just enjoy the beautiful scenery. Meet new folks, find cool treasures, eat good food, make new memories, get outside and have some fun! -
Flags 4 Vets
DATE: 5/25 – 5/28
LOCATION: Waterfront ParkVolunteers will form the letters “USA” using 15,000 flags from veterans’ graves. When completed, the letters will each be 150′ high and all 3 letters together will be 450′ wide. These 15,000 flags honor all of America’s fallen heroes, from every state in the Union, including military, law enforcement, and firefighters. This event will culminate with a Memorial Day observance presided over by Mayor Greg Fischer. The public is invited to assist with placing the flags to form the large “USA” beginning with a short ceremony on Saturday, May 27th at noon.
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Hike Bike and Paddle
DATE: 5/28
LOCATION:Thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers will be in motion on Memorial Day at the 27th Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle May 28 at Waterfront Park.
“Becoming a healthier city is one of our main goals, and these events help demonstrate that fitness can be fun for the whole family,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “I look forward to seeing thousands of people gathering for this traditional start of summer in our city, and starting or recommitting to a fitness goal.”
SUBWAY Restaurants is again the title sponsor of Hike, Bike & Paddle, with presenting sponsors, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, Norton Healthcare and Neil Huffman Subaru. Academy Sports + Outdoors is a contributing sponsor. -
Louisville Glo Run
DATE: 5/26
LOCATION: Waterfront Park5k run/walk with glow in the dark theme.
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Louisville Bats become Louisville Mashers/Bourbon Night
DATE: 5/26
LOCATION: Louisville Slugger FieldIf there are two things Louisville loves… it’s bourbon & baseball! In honor of our city’s bourbon history, the Louisville Bats are changing their name to the Mashers as part of Cheers to Bourbon Night on Saturday, May 26. Join us at Louisville Slugger Field as we raise our glasses and pay homage to our great bourbon culture & tradition!
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School’s Out Science Camp
DATE: May 28 – June 1
LOCATION: Kentucky Science CenterWant a fun, hands-on experience for your kids? School’s Out Science Camps offer exciting educational experiences for little scientists! Join us for unique topics designed to inform, engage and entertain!
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Music in May: Unaffiliated Brass
DATE: 5/28
LOCATION: Big Four BridgeUnaffiliated Brass from the University of Louisville School of Music will perform at the Big Four Bridge for the Mayor’s “Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike, & Paddle”.
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Old 502 Winery Wine and Movie Series
DATE: 5/26
LOCATION: Old 502 WineryJoin us for the 3rd film in our movie series: (500) Days of Summer! Hey it’s almost summertime, right? Enjoy a glass of Old 502 wine while watching on the big screen in our expanded tasting room located at 120 S 10th St, Louisville, KY 40202. Wine, tastings, spirits, and snacks will be available for purchase. First showing starts at 12:00 pm and then plays continuously throughout the day. Perfect for a date night or girls trip!
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Tiki Party @ 4th Street Live
DATE: 5/27
LOCATION: Howl at the MoonCome chill with us as we ring in some summertime vibes at Howl at the Moon’s Tiki Party, featuring our favorite tropical drinks and the sunniest crowd of the year!
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Louisville Crashers Dance Cruise @ Belle of Louisville
DATE: 5/27
LOCATION: Belle of LouisvilleOpening weekend & Louisville Crashers!!!
$25 per person, this is a special event with a 2 week cancellation policy, -
Foodie Flea
DATE: 5/26
LOCATION: Waterfront ParkMake sure you plan on stopping by the Waterfront Park on May 26 for our Massive Memorial Day celebration with over 25 food trucks selling Cuban food, Irish Food, Tacos, Asian Street Food, Sushi, BBQ, Maryland Crabcakes, German food, gourmet hamburgers, ALCAI Bowls, snow cones, ice cream and so much more. Plus local craft beer, bourbon, bloody Mary’s and wine. Over 200 vendors from all over the south will be set up too selling vintage, records, old books, antiques, handmade, repurposed and so much more. Plan on spending a day on the river eating, drinking and shopping. Fun for the entire family. Make sure to bring your four legged friends too (leash). We will have plenty of treats for them as well! FREE
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Memorial Day Vigil at the Great Lawn
DATE: 5/26
LOCATION: Waterfront LawnRemember the Fallen on Memorial Day. Calling all Cadets to volunteer to help Flags4Vets. Please arrive in your Dress White Uniform for Memorial Day Vigil to help post 15,000 Veterans’s Grave Flags at the Great Lawn on the Waterfront for Memorial Day. The Mayor of Louisville, Greg Fisher will be there and we will be positioned close to him for the presentation.
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