Thunder over louisville

[HURRICANEBOB]

I think the defense department ought make DVD's and drop them over the countries that attack us or even just pzzzzzz us off. Why? If we can send "up" 36 tons of ordnance just to have fun, think what might happen if we decided it ought "come down", and did so in revenge?

AD: Coming to a town near you "Thunder over YOUR CRIB". Back off and chill, let's talk about it. Cause if you swing first, we are going to draw just as much enjoyment watching the fireworks as they drop from our planes.

Question: Is T-over L-ville entertainment, or a FIREPOWER DEMONSTRATION?

[DJD]

I have never watched that. What does that cost the city?

[RICHYD4U]

Looked mighty impressive from the roof of the Residence in....haha...as I was staying there for work.

-Rich

[Chubminnow]

Not sure how much it costs the city....ain't no tellin'. But they (Thunder people) usually have "sponsers" that donate to the cause...Ford and UPS. I assume both of these big companies are still donating to the cause every year.

As for the weather this year, man...seems like every year Thunder is always dealing with some weather concerns. I'm kind of thinking they ought to move Thunder back by three or four weeks and instead of calling it the Opening Cerimonies for the Kentucky Derby they could call it the Closing Cerimonies.

[mhall]

Largest firework show on planet earth every year. I've seen several close up and after about three or four, ya seen one ya seen'em all.

[ElectricSLT]

I have never watched that. What does that cost the city?

Fireworks are free paid for by the sponsors - but Police & host of other Public Safety people has to cost Metro major bucks!

But if you've never actually seen it in person it is well worth the effort - air show usually is pretty good and more fireworks in just the 5 min Shock & Awe finale than most people have seen during their whole lives!

You can't get the impact from the TV - because you can't feel the explosions from the shells in your chest . .

[artcarney_agr]

Fireworks are free paid for by the sponsors - but Police & host of other Public Safety people has to cost Metro major bucks!

Yes, but worth every penny spent. The economic impact of Thunder is crazy! Think of all the hotel rooms filled, all of the dollars dropped at restaurants, fees paid by vendors, sales tax collected, and on and on and on. I think the investment of the fireworks, air show, and city services is around $1 million, but the return is in the ballpark of $31 million. Not a bad return for one single day! It's a win for the city and the state of KY.

Thunder is truly amazing. If you haven't been, go at least once in your life.

The weather was bad this year, but the show must go on. Seeing the F-22's capabilities is pretty dang awesome....and knowing that you're watching 140 million dollars fly around is almost surreal. The Heritage Flight is by far the highlight of the day for me. There's no greater sight than seeing three staples in our aviation history fly along each other...the P-51 Mustang, the F-4 Phantom, and the F-22. I still think they should expand it to include two other planes, like the A-10 Warthog that was on hand, and the F-18. I suppose more than 3 planes in such tight formation would be a little dangerous.

[RoadToad]

Yes, but worth every penny spent.

Art either you missed my posts, or maybe you have some other info? Again, it does not cost the city anything, the Kentucky Derby Festival Corporation, a private, not-for-profit corporation, pays for it all. But you're right, it brings a lot of people into town, and is of at least some economic benefit, even in off years like this one. But I'd venture to say that this year the benefit was limited. A lot of vendors lost money.

[artcarney_agr]

Art either you missed my posts, or maybe you have some other info? Again, it does not cost the city anything, the Kentucky Derby Festival Corporation, a private, not-for-profit corporation, pays for it all. But you're right, it brings a lot of people into town, and is of at least some economic benefit, even in off years like this one. But I'd venture to say that this year the benefit was limited. A lot of vendors lost money.

I saw your posts. I didn't say the city paid for it, I just said the total bill was around $1 million...which was covered by sponsors, KDF, etc.

Yes, the out of town vendors/popcorn stands/hotdoggers got hurt, but the local restaurants/bars did well. Heard on the radio that even though attendance appeared to be down on the riverfront, the downtown area was still very much packed with people. It seems most hid out inside, and later ventured outside for the fireworks.

The rest of the Derby Festival will suffer with the river being up. Where the Chow Wagon is generally located is underwater. I doubt there will be a steamboat race either.

[psprowler]

I have never watched that. What does that cost the city?

Don't worry about that. We've come to the point in society where there's plenty of money left over to do stuff like that every year.

Anybody remember the "falls fountain"?

[MsgMills]

Couldn't pay me to go to thunder ever again. attended 1 time back about 7 years ago and thought it was the biggest waste of my time ever. Stayed for the sake of the family, but you couldnm't pay me to attend it again....And i do mean it.....

[DJD]

Couldn't pay me to go to thunder ever again. attended 1 time back about 7 years ago and thought it was the biggest waste of my time ever. Stayed for the sake of the family, but you couldnm't pay me to attend it again....And i do mean it.....

Is it the crowd? The show?