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Experience the Magic of Louisville Zoo’s Wild Lights 2026

Posted on May 23, 2026June 8, 2026 by Rob Miracle

Are you looking to see something amazing over the next few weeks? Well, head on over to the Louisville Zoo and see their Wild Lights exhibit. Running now through July 26th (2026). Many "Chinese Lantern"-style exhibits are spread across the zoo. These range from colorful butterflies to a grand Chinese dragon and many things in between. In addition to seeing...Read More

Did you know: June is Muhammad Ali Month

Posted on May 17, 2026June 8, 2026 by Rob Miracle

Almost everyone in the world has heard about Muhammad Ali, a three-time World Heavyweight Boxing champion. But he was much more than that. Ali is such a large part of what makes up the Louisville, Kentucky. It's only natural that the community comes together to celebrate his life every June. June is a great time to visit Louisville and learn...Read More

The Great Steamboat Race: We lost.. but we won!

Posted on May 2, 2026June 8, 2026 by Rob Miracle

As the Belle of Cincinnati cruised under the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge, aka the 2nd Street Bridge, she sounded her horn, indicating that she was first to cross the designated Start/Finish Line. The crowd on board went up in cheers. They won, the Belle of Louisville Lost... About 30 minutes later, social media was announcing that the Belle of...Read More

The skies over Louisville goes “BOOM”

Posted on April 27, 2026June 8, 2026 by Rob Miracle

The Kentucky Derby Festival is almost to the point where they have events almost year-round, but the true kickoff is "Thunder Over Louisville". In a normal year, you get several hours of air show, a drone light show, and one of the largest fireworks displays in America. Last year, however, was not a normal year. Louisville's 8th highest flood filled...Read More

And that’s a wrap on Derby 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025June 8, 2026 by Rob Miracle

Roses are not just for Valentine's Day. Kentucky Bourbon is of course a frequent participant! The Kentucky Derby is the most prestigious horse race. It has run for 151 consecutive years. Then add the Kentucky Derby Festival on top and you've got a solid two weeks of fun festivities. But sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas. First, Thunder Over Louisville...Read More