AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
May 24 - Sunday, May 27
Festival Plaza
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour is the most compelling and respected lifestyle sports and entertainment property in the USA. Participants include Olympic medalists Karch Kiraly, Misty May, and Holly McPeak and 2006 AVP Team of the Year member Mike Lambert.
Admission: $15 general admission; $35 courtside box (tickets available at tickets.com)
Abbey Road on the River
Thursday, May 24 - Monday, May 28
Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Friday-Sunday, Noon - 2:00 a.m.
Belvedere
The rich legacy of the most popular artistic and musical phenomenon, the Beatles, is now shared by four generations of fans. It is celebrated annually on Memorial Day Week/files/storyimages/in Louisville, Kentucky. Abbey Road on the River 2007 will last five days and will bring more than fifty bands together to perform on indoor and outdoor stages. It is the biggest event of its kind in the United States.
Admission: General admission starting at $15
Bats Baseball Fireworks
Friday, May 25
5:00 p.m. grove closed; show after game
Linear Park - Fred Wiche Grove
Admission: Free
Sixth Annual Fleur de Lis Festival
Saturday, May 26 - 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 27 - 10:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.
Waterfront Park Public Gardens
at Witherspoon Street
Botanica, Inc., presents the 6th Annual Fleur de Lis Festival celebrating Louisville’s rich horticultural heritage; new French Marketplace theme features plants, flowers, expert advice as well as garden related arts and crafts; music, entertainment, food and fun for everyone including children’s activities!; attracts thousands to the Waterfront. Louisville’s Horticultural Connection, representing a network of nearly 70 member and user groups providing gardening, arranging, agricultural extension, education and visitation services throughout the region.
Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and 9th District Councilwoman, Tina Ward-Pugh.
Botanica continues to pursue its vision of building a Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Louisville. A Feasibility and Economic Impact Study was completed in June, 2005. The site selection process is underway.
A model of the planned gardens and center is available for viewing at the Botanica Booth.
Botanica provides an information and education network for garden clubs and societies, horticultural organizations, county extension agents, arboretums, parks and public gardens.
Admission: Free
Mayor's Memorial Day Hike & Bike
Monday, May 28
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Great Lawn
- 15 mile bicycling route from Waterfront Park to Iroquois Park & back
- Optional turnarounds for shorter rides are available
- 2.5 mile walking loop around Waterfront Park
- Activites, giveaways and entertainment at Waterfront Park
- All ages & experience welcome
- No registration necessary for the ride
