LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Thunder Over Louisville returned in full force on Saturday. The event themed "The Legend Returns" began Saturday morning and went until 11 p.m.
"I haven't been here in over 10 years," Kari Haney said. "I was 19 the last time I went to a Thunder, so I'm really excited to be here and for it to finally be back!"
PHOTOS | Thunder Over Louisville Air Show 2022
A family looks at planes flying by during the Air Show on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
People at Thunder Over Louisville look up at the rock climbing wall on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
Attendees of Thunder Over Louisville sits in the shade on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
Attendees on the Great Lawn at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
A child plays in the water during Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
A vendor prepares food at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
Attendees at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022
Two people walk at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
A man sells cotton candy at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
Thunder Over Louisville crowd on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
A man rides on Main Street in Louisville on Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
A person climbs a rock wall at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
Attendees of Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Attendees of Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022
Attendees of Thunder Over Louisville on the Great Lawn. (WDRB Image) April 23, 2022.
Crowd at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
Children play in the water fountains at Waterfront Park on April 23, 2022.
Crowd at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
A woman receives food from a vendor at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
People sit in the shade at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Children at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
Attendees walk around during Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
The annual Air Show during Thunder Over Louisville was held on April 23, 2022.
Kentucky Derby Festival released a show schedule which features a much celebrated air and fireworks show.
- 12 - 7 p.m. – Pegasus Pin & Pin Trading booths open at eight locations
- 2 p.m. – Soul Circus and Katie Mac Trio perform at the Music State inside the Thunder Chow Wagon
- 2:30 - 11 p.m. – Ohio River closes to commercial traffic
- 3 p.m. – Air Show begins
- 9:02 p.m. – Thunder fans help Light Up the Waterfront
- 9:06 p.m. – "God Bless America" Flag Tow
- 9:11 p.m. – Drone Show
- 9:30 p.m. – Firework Show begins
- 10 p.m. – Thunder FoodFest continues at the Chow Wagon until 11 p.m.
- 11 p.m. – Ohio River opens to normal traffic
Hundreds of thousands of people on both sides of the Ohio River showed up to bask in the sun, watch a spectacular airshow and the huge fireworks display.
"Having fun, hanging out with friends, having a good time enjoying downtown Louisville," Jason Kinser said.
It was a perfect day that had record-breaking temperatures.
"Neither of us are from here so this is our first one ever," Madison Bourgeois. "We have lived here in Louisville as a group for three years, met here in Louisville and we're here for our first freaking fireworks and we are so excited."
GALLERY | Fireworks show at Thunder Over Louisville 2022
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022. (WDRB file photo)
A girl watches fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022. (WDRB file photo)
A girl goes down a slide at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Families watch fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Attendees watch fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022. (WDRB file photo)
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
A man takes a photo with his phone of fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
People watch fireworks during Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Two people kiss during fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
People watch fireworks during Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
People watch fireworks during Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
A man watches the fireworks from a building on Main Street on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
Fireworks at Thunder Over Louisville on April 23, 2022.
People were also able to watch all of the Thunder Over Louisville festivities from Louisville Slugger Field and Lynn Family Stadium.
"We are just loving that it's just so pleasant to see everyone out here and we're loving it so much," Lauren Bartram said.
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