LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- This year's Thundernator is a Fairdale man!
In a news release Wednesday, the Kentucky Derby Festival said Leslie Lyon Sr. is the 2024 Derby City Fanatic.
Lyon, a lifelong Louisvillian who lives in Fairdale, entered his PICK 3 tickets for a shot at being the 2024 Thundernator, and it paid off.
He will serve as the Thundernator for the Derby Festival Opening Ceremonies and can't wait to turn the key to start the fireworks show.
The Derby City Fanatic prize package also includes many one-of-a-kind Derby Festival-themed experiences and $500 in spending money from Kentucky Lottery.
- Tickets to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Thunder VIP Rooftop Party
- Accommodations at The Galt House Hotel during Thunder Over Louisville weekend
- Tickets to the Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race
- Tickets to Honda World Festival Day at the Downs on Thurby
- Tickets to Republic Bank BourbonVille (attendees must be 21+)
- A tour of the Kentucky Derby Museum
- Private tour at Kern’s Kitchen/Derby-Pie ®
- Official 2024 Derby Festival merchandise/swag, including the 2024 Official Poster
WDRB is your home for Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 20. Our live broadcast will start at noon, and we will be live all the way through the airshow and fireworks.
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