May 22, 2024
Louisville, KY.— Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s hometown theme and water park, will soon welcome guests back to Hurricane Bay for the 2024 season. Hurricane Bay opens Saturday, May 25, kicking off Kentucky Kingdom’s daily operations for the summer. Park-goers of all ages can cool off at Hurricane Bay by relaxing in a cabana, floating along the Castaway Creek lazy river, getting soaked in the Splash Zone, and embarking on exciting twists and turns on every water slide! The new season also includes first-of-its-kind special events, including the celebration of spring, summer, and color with Petal Palooza!
“Kentucky Kingdom’s Hurricane Bay is the perfect day getaway,” said Sarah Worrell, Kentucky Kingdom General Manager. “Each spring we look forward to welcoming back familiar faces, from our past guests to our loyal season passholders, along with new visitors from all over the region! This year, we have even more to offer, with brand new events like the very colorful Petal Palooza and the sensational Red, White, and Bluegrass Bash! This is the perfect time to create lasting memories right outside your door.”
Hurricane Bay welcomes back top-notch performances this season from local musicians like Will Wright, Lyndsey Henken, Lunar Beach House, and more at the fan-favorite Sound Waves Stage. Enjoy the shows with a refreshment, while wading in the water, or while soaking up the sun! Plus, visit on June 8 for Kentucky Kingdom’s first ever Silent Disco in partnership with Louisville Silent Disco! Select your music and dance the night away near the Big Surf wave pool in Hurricane Bay!
With the all-new Petal Palooza, May 25- June 30, park-goers will admire the colorful florals strewn across the park and guests can also catch a glimpse of a live muralist at work, enjoy six live flower walls, and admire the pool noodle sky! Additionally, runners of all ages can see Kentucky Kingdom in a new light at its first ever Color Run! Dash through the park with a vibrant display of beautiful colors and florals.
Starting Thursday, July 4, guests can soar, splash, and kick off the Fourth of July weekend with a BOOM! Kentucky Kingdom’s all-new Red, White, and Bluegrass Bash commemorates Independence Day weekend with daily fireworks and the tastes and sounds of Bluegrass. The fireworks continue every Saturday in July with the return of Summer Blast, Kentucky Kingdom’s incredible fireworks show that illuminates the park in a magical fiery light! Make memories for a lifetime while you “ooh” and “ahh” across the property.
As a special bonus, Diamond and Gold season passholders get Hurricane Bay to themselves for a full hour on Saturday and Sunday mornings! Get first dibs on your favorite lounge chairs, cool off in the Big Surf wave pool, and enjoy a relaxing morning. Purchase your season passes online today at kentuckykingdom.com for as low as $79.99 before prices increase after June 9! For information on hours, season passes, entertainment schedule, and more, visit kentuckykingdom.com.
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About Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Water Park is Kentucky’s largest amusement and water park, owned by Herschend and located in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. Spanning over 67 acres, Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Water Park offers family-friendly entertainment with over 70 rides and attractions – including five World-class roller coasters, two giant wave pools, and one of the largest selections of children’s rides in the region (King Louie’s Playland). Learn more about Kentucky Kingdom at kentuckykingdom.com.
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