L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow
April 23 - April 24
One of the most anticipated events of balloon race weekend is the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow. This year, there will be TWO opportunities to see the Balloon Glow, as it returns to Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
7:00 PM: Parade of Balloons
8:00 PM: Balloon Staging
9:00 PM: Glow Begins
The Great Balloon Glow is a companion event to the race, the balloons are on the field, but do not ascend. As the pilots fire their burners, watch as the balloons glow against the blackness of the night sky, synchronized to a special musical score.
You are invited to walk around the field and talk to the pilots as they have more time to show off their balloons than on race morning.
Admission will be free with your 2026 Pegasus Pin®.
For more information: BalloonFest: Thursday Glow | KDF Discover
Details
- Start:
- April 23
- End:
- April 24
- Event Categories:
- Community Fun, Family Fun, Festivals
Venue
- Waterfront Park Big Four Bridge Lawn
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1101 River Road
Louisville, KY 40202 United States + Google Map
