Why I love Louisville from A-Z Part 2
May 11, 2009
Be sure and check out the first post in this series if you haven’t already done so. Why I love Louisville.
C is for Colonel. As in Colonel Sanders. The original founder of Kentucky Fried chicken is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery. His likeness is still used to market KFC across the WORLD. Still headquartered here in Louisville under the YUM ownership umbrella. YUM Brands is one of the largest employers in the city of Louisville. Not only Did Colonel Sander’s leave a legacy, but his wife’s restaurant still remains in Shelbyville as well. Claudia Sanders Restaurant remains a favorite for locals.
D is for Derby. As in the The Kentucky Derby. Often referred to as “The most exciting 2 minutes in sports.” During late April and through the first Saturday in May, the entire metro area of Louisville is buzzing with the The Kentucky Derby festival. The festivities kick off with a huge fireworks display — Thunder Over Louisville! Filled with hot air balloon races, racing beds in the street, marathon’s and everything in between. Louisville takes a 2 minute horse race and throws a party for over 2 weeks! It all concludes at Churchill Downs, under the watchful eye of the Twin Spires. The best 3 year olds in the world go wire to wire for a mile and a quarter for the chance to wear the garland of roses.
E is for Entertainment. As in Entertainment and Arts. The Kentucky Center, Actors Theatre, 21C, Mellwood Art Center, Glassworks — So much to see and do in Louisville. Louisville has a very vibrant and growing arts and entertainment culture. The First Friday Gallery Hop is an example of how the city is growing up with art entertainment all around it.
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