Thunder Over Louisville 2008 - FAQ
Wednesday April 2, 2008
Q: What is the 2008 Thunder Over Louisville theme?
A: "Out of this World"
Q: Where can I find information on the 2008 Thunder Over Louisville road closings?
A: Thunder Over Louisville street closings for Louisville are listed on the Louisville Metro Police Department website. Thunder Over Louisville road closings in Jeffersonville, Indiana can be found on the News and Tribune website. Thunder Over Louisville Road Closings in Clarksville, Indiana can be found on the Clarksville Police Department website.
Q: How do I get tickets for Thunder Over Louisville 2008?
A: You do not need tickets for Thunder Over Louisville – it is a free event.
Q: What can I expect from the Thunder Over Louisville traffic?
A: Following the Thunder Over Louisville fireworks show, traffic will be very heavy. Police will direct the flow of traffic toward the major interstate ramps, making it impossible to navigate Downtown Louisville. Road blocks in Downtown Louisville will only open after the Thunder traffic has cleared.
Q: What radio station will play the 2008 Thunder Over Louisville music?
A: The 2008 Thunder Over Louisville soundtrack will be played live on FM 103.1 - WRKA.
Q: Where can I find 2008 Thunder Over Louisville RV parking?
A: The most popular spot for Thunder Over Louisville RV parking is at Water Tower Square in Clarksville, Indiana. RV parking reservations are $250 in advance and $300 the day of the show.
A: "Out of this World"
Q: Where can I find information on the 2008 Thunder Over Louisville road closings?
A: Thunder Over Louisville street closings for Louisville are listed on the Louisville Metro Police Department website. Thunder Over Louisville road closings in Jeffersonville, Indiana can be found on the News and Tribune website. Thunder Over Louisville Road Closings in Clarksville, Indiana can be found on the Clarksville Police Department website.
Q: How do I get tickets for Thunder Over Louisville 2008?
A: You do not need tickets for Thunder Over Louisville – it is a free event.
Q: What can I expect from the Thunder Over Louisville traffic?
A: Following the Thunder Over Louisville fireworks show, traffic will be very heavy. Police will direct the flow of traffic toward the major interstate ramps, making it impossible to navigate Downtown Louisville. Road blocks in Downtown Louisville will only open after the Thunder traffic has cleared.
Q: What radio station will play the 2008 Thunder Over Louisville music?
A: The 2008 Thunder Over Louisville soundtrack will be played live on FM 103.1 - WRKA.
Q: Where can I find 2008 Thunder Over Louisville RV parking?
A: The most popular spot for Thunder Over Louisville RV parking is at Water Tower Square in Clarksville, Indiana. RV parking reservations are $250 in advance and $300 the day of the show.
Comments
I am from out of town and I was reading your info on thunder . U said the best parking was in Clarksville. I have searched my map of Kentucky and I can’t find Clarksville.
about whay Carol said, I think it’s klarksville with k.
Actually, Clarksville is in Southern Indiana, though I don’t suppose you would know that if you weren’t from this area. Thanks for pointing out my omission!
Planning on going to Buckhead Mountain Grill for 2008 Thunder. Are there any reasons to avoid this place? Is it easy to get over to the KY side to do things during the day? Can you walk across the bridges or just by car?
Hi Mike,
Buckhead Mountain Grill is a great place to see Thunder Over Louisville - you’ll be right under the fireworks show. Under normal circumstances you would be able to walk across the Second Street Bridge from Jeffersonville to Louisville, but they close it off for Thunder. The only other way to get across the river is to drive across the Kennedy Bridge (I-65).
The biggest crowd will be on the Louisville side, but there’s not really all that much to do over there during the day. There will be a lot of food vendors selling fair food, and there’s the Chow Wagon and Belvedere Beer Garden, but other than that you’re basically just waiting for the air show and fireworks regardless of what side of the bridge you’re on.
My suggestion would be to spend part of your day in downtown Jeffersonville. It’s a historic district with a lot of interesting, local shops. If you leave Buckhead’s and head to your right down Market Street, you’ll come to Spring Street after a few blocks. Spring Street is the place to go in Jeffersonville — they have a huge costume and party favor store (Horner Novelty), a bookstore, and a coffee shop, among other things.
Thanks for reading!
Hi Jessica - good article
I just wanted to point out that for those watching the show in Jeffersonville or Clarksville (Indiana).. the L(ouisville)M(etro)P(olice)D(ept) link does not list street closures for those cities.
BA BA BOOM!! I can’t wait! Have a great Thunderous Day!
Great point Joy! LMPD absolutely doesn’t list road closures for Southern Indiana. Here are the links for those closings:
For Thunder Over Louisville Road Closings in Jeffersonville, Indiana:
http://www.newsandtribune.com/floydcounty/local_story_073111913.html
For Thunder Over Louisville Road Closings in Clarksville, Indiana:
http://www.clarksvillepolice.com/thunder/road.htm
I’m really excited for the show as well. It sounds like it’s going to be soggy, but a little mud never kept me away from a great show. I hope you have a BLAST, pun intended