72°F2:05 PM On July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife Abigail, in which he predicted: “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.
Once again, the NEW Lite 106.9 (WVEZ) is doing something… NEW. After handing out tens of thousands of dollars with the Song of the Day Contest over the past two months, the station known for listening at work will celebrate this holiday weekend by REWINDing their playlist.
Starting at 3PM on Friday July 1st and continuing through July 4th, Lite 106.9 will become the destination for “the 80’s and more” with a special REWIND WEEKEND.
My brain works in weird ways, so when I opened my fridge last night and reached for a bottle of Schlafly American IPA it didn't surprise me in the least that the Hulk Hogan "I Am a Real American" theme song popped in my head. I channeled my inner Hulkster as I ripped the cap off and prepared myself, sans bandana, to enjoy my beer. With the Independence Day holiday weekend coming up, this review might want to make you do the same.
The rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air… No holiday captures the pyrotechnic glory of summer like Independence Day. But if you intend to set off some sparklers (or something more powerful) yourself, consider some of these facts and injury prevention tips from Theresa Baker, trauma outreach and prevention coordinator at University of Louisville Hospital:
· Don’t mix alcohol with fireworks
You may have noticed a difference between what you can buy on the Kentucky side of the river (essentially sparklers and noisemakers) versus what you can buy on the Indiana side (mortars that would put a Guerrilla insurrection to shame.) There's a huge difference between what's legal in each state. This is why I recommend all fireworks loving people visit their friends in Indiana for the 4th of July.
It’s the dog days of summer—but Independence Day fireworks aren’t a rite of summer that our pets particularly look forward to. Whether you take your dog to watch the rockets or leave your pal at home, here’s how to keep your four-footed friend safe and feeling secure as the skies light up.
Resident Conductor Jason Weinberger will lead the orchestra as they perform patriotic favorites along with Sousa marches, and other festive compositions on the banks of the Ohio River. The show begins at 8:30, and the RiverStage also offers a perfect view of fireworks above the Louisville skyline.