Thunder Over Louisville Dockside Event | Saturday, April 22, 3-10 p.m.

On the Belle of Louisville

About this Cruise

Watch the nation’s largest annual fireworks show from your seat on the water!

With your ticket to the Belle of Louisville’s dockside Thunder Over Louisville event on April 22, you’ll be treated to front row seats at the amazing airshow and the fantastic fireworks display… with official Thunder sound! Your ticket includes a delicious BBQ meal from City Barbeque and exclusive admission to the historic vessel with come-and-go access from 3 P.M. to 10 P.M. (Can you say “private restrooms?!”)

Tickets to this dockside event, which serves a fundraiser for Belle of Louisville Riverboats, are $199.99 each. (Free for children ages 4 & under.)

Sample Menu (Subject to Change):

  • Garden Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette & Ranch Dressing*
  • Pulled Chicken with Bama Sauce*
  • Pulled Pork*
  • Green Beans*
  • Potato Salad*
  • Banana Pudding with Whipped Cream
  • Triple Chocolate Cake
  • Sweet and Unsweet Iced Tea Sweet

*Gluten-free

**Special dietary requests (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) require a 72-hour notice for the caterer to accommodate your request. Please notify our ticket office at 502-574-2992 with any special dietary requests at least 72 hours before your cruise.


Departure

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your cruise. Boarding begins 60 minutes prior to departure.


Dress Code

Casual. Come as you are! We do recommend checking the weather before your cruise and dressing accordingly. Sunscreen or hats are recommended during the summer. Flat shoes are encouraged due to uneven walking surfaces and stairs on the wharf and boat.

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