🎆Fireworks and sandwiches in Louisville

Happy 4th of July, Louisville!

The 4th of July isn't just fireworks and cookouts. It's a celebration of community, resilience, and the freedoms we share. In a world that moves fast, it's worth pausing to appreciate the small moments with the people who matter most. Thank you for being part of this community.

Let’s get into it…

🎆 Waterfront Park Fourth of July Fireworks

• When: Fri 7/4 • 5 – 10 p.m. | ☀️ 93°/70°

• Where: Big Four Lawn, Waterfront Park

• Price: Free

• Details: Click here

• Expect: DJs, STEM-y kids’ zone, local-talent showcase and a 20-minute riverfront finale at 10 p.m.

🚢 Belle of Louisville Fireworks Cruise

• When: Fri 7/4 • 8 – 10 p.m. (board 7:15) | ☀️ 93°/70°

• Where: 401 W River Rd.

• Price: $$

• Price info: click here

• Expect: AC in the vintage saloon deck + the same Waterfront fireworks from mid-river. Yes, it is kid friendly.

🦖🎶 ROARchestra at the Louisville Zoo

• When: Sat 7/5 • gates 6:30 p.m.; concert 8:30-10 p.m. | ☀️ 95°/72°

• Where: Oasis Field, Louisville Zoo

• Price: $30 adults ($35 after 6/30) | $15 kids

• Book: click here

• Expect: Louisville Orchestra + movie hits under the stars; stroll past nocturnal animals first.

WHERE TO EAT
🥪 Good Belly: Louisville’s Scratch Deli in Douglass Loop

📍 Where: 2216 Dundee Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
🕰 Hours:
Tue–Wed & Sat: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thu–Fri: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Closed Sunday & Monday

💵 Price Range: $15–$17 for most sandwiches

What to Know
Good Belly serves up classic deli fare with a chef-driven twist. Known for its house-made corned beef and pastrami, the shop channels New York deli vibes right in the Highlands. Everything’s made in-house, including the kettle chips.

Must-Try
Pastrami with mustard: stacked high with tender, thin-sliced pastrami on rye.

Why we like it.
If you're craving a big, bold sandwich made from scratch with high-quality ingredients, Good Belly delivers. It's casual, flavorful, and worth the trip.

Enjoy and be safe!!
Pat!