Waterfront Park Fourth of July featuring Waterfront’s Most Talented Sponsored by Ford

When: Friday, July 4th

Where: Waterfront Park Big Four Lawn

Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us at Waterfront Park on Friday, July 4, for a festive celebration of our nation’s birthday, highlighted by the return of “Waterfront’s Most Talented!” This exciting variety show, produced in collaboration with Jou Jou Presents, will showcase over a dozen outstanding local and regional performers.

The event takes place on the Big Four Lawn, offering a comfortable, shaded tree grove and a stunning view of the Big Four Bridge, illuminated in red, white, and blue for the occasion.

Festivities begin at 5:00 PM with family-friendly activities and a live DJ. Opening ceremonies start at 6:45 PM, followed by a performance of the National Anthem by American Idol’s Layla Spring. The evening culminates with a special performance by D’Corey Johnson and spectacular fireworks display over the Ohio River at 10:00 PM.

Event Schedule:

5:00 PM – Family activities and live DJ

5:00–8:30 PM – Kosair for Kids Children’s Area featuring family-friendly games and activities focused on science, music, art, and nature

6:45 PM – Opening ceremonies and National Anthem sung by Layla Spring

7:00 PM – Talent showcase begins
Hwy 22, Sami Riggs, Quiet Confidence, Adrian Mangrum, Danny Hoppenjans & Mason Hutchinson, Samuel James, Lux Crucis, Marco Frias, Kid Cypher, Michael Moeller, Tahjena Muldrow, Elizabeth Weaver, TM Group, and Miragge

Special Performance: D’Corey Johnson

10:00 PM – Fireworks over the Ohio River

Family-friendly activities, including science, music, art, and nature, will be available from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm, sponsored by Kosair for Kids. Additional attractions include bounce houses, a foam party, and interactive displays by Louisville Metro Police, Fire, and EMS. Ten members of the GLCLC and their affiliated supporters will honor first responders and military veterans by providing a cool-down station for the public. Visitors are invited to stop by the tent for fans and ice-cold water. The GLCLC Cool Down Station is brought to you by IBEW Local 369, UAW 862, Teamsters Local 89, Teamsters Local 783, JCTA, UFCW 227, IUE-CWA 83-761, LIUNA 576, UA Local 502, UAW 3058, and Build My Place.

There will be a variety of food and beverage options, with offerings from Brown-Forman products. 

The event is FREE thanks to our valuable sponsors and donors like you!

Getting There & Parking

The Big Four Bridge will close to pedestrians and cyclists at 8:00 PM and will reopen after the fireworks.

River Road, between Witherspoon Street and Preston Street, will close to vehicles starting at 4:00 PM.

Parking is available in several nearby locations, including:

• The surface lot next to the Turf Mutt Great Lawn
• Along River Road and Witherspoon Street
• The Tan, Turquoise, and Yellow parking lots
• The Louisville FC Green Lot and Purple Lot

Bicycle racks will also be available on-site for those arriving by bike.

Prohibited Items

Leave the following items at home—they are not permitted inside the event:

• Glass containers
• Coolers
• Fireworks
• Pets
• Outside food or alcohol
• Drones
• Amplification Devices
• Signage over 24” x 24”
• Tents and Canopies

Items welcomed:

• Blankets
• Lawn Chairs
• Sunscreen
• Refillable water bottles