Day of "Thunder"
Today kicks off the Kentucky Derby Festival
here in Louisville with "Thunder Over Louisville." This is, of course, the festival leading up to the 131st running of the Kentucky Derby. "Thunder" consists of a pretty spectacular air show (which we are watching as I type) followed by the largest fireworks display in North America. Last year we went down to the riverfront, fought the massive crowds and watched it live...that was when the weather was sunny and about 78. This year, cloudy and 45 (wind chill in the lower 30s with a chance of rain later). We'll just watch it from home this year. Though I must say, in spite of it all, it is an amazing experience.
Life in Louisville during the weeks leading up to
the Kentucky Derby is like nothing I've ever experienced anywhere else. Louisvillians go absolutely nuts over Derby. The women wear big hats and Hollywood stars come out to play. This is an almost sacred event to many of the natives.
This morning, for instance, I was talking with a co-worker and told him that I really enjoyed Thunder last year, but I enjoyed the 4th of July fireworks show in Boston better because it's a much more emotional/patriotic time celebrating the birth of our country rather than a horse race that lasts for about 2 minutes in which thousands of people lose tons of money. I found out patriotism only goes so far.
If you ever get a chance to come and experience some of the festivities yourself, I recommend it.
here in Louisville with "Thunder Over Louisville." This is, of course, the festival leading up to the 131st running of the Kentucky Derby. "Thunder" consists of a pretty spectacular air show (which we are watching as I type) followed by the largest fireworks display in North America. Last year we went down to the riverfront, fought the massive crowds and watched it live...that was when the weather was sunny and about 78. This year, cloudy and 45 (wind chill in the lower 30s with a chance of rain later). We'll just watch it from home this year. Though I must say, in spite of it all, it is an amazing experience.Life in Louisville during the weeks leading up to
the Kentucky Derby is like nothing I've ever experienced anywhere else. Louisvillians go absolutely nuts over Derby. The women wear big hats and Hollywood stars come out to play. This is an almost sacred event to many of the natives.This morning, for instance, I was talking with a co-worker and told him that I really enjoyed Thunder last year, but I enjoyed the 4th of July fireworks show in Boston better because it's a much more emotional/patriotic time celebrating the birth of our country rather than a horse race that lasts for about 2 minutes in which thousands of people lose tons of money. I found out patriotism only goes so far.
If you ever get a chance to come and experience some of the festivities yourself, I recommend it.
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posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 4/23/2005 04:50:00 PM
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