Fourth Street Live! facts for kids
Fourth Street Live! entrance
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| Location | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
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| Coordinates | 38°15′7″N 85°45′26″W / 38.25194°N 85.75722°W |
| Address | 411 S. 4th Street |
| Opening date | June 1, 2004 |
| Developer | The Cordish Companies |
| Owner | The Cordish Companies |
| Architect | Bravura Corporation |
| Total retail floor area | 350,000 sq ft (33,000 m2) |
Fourth Street Live! is a super fun place in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It's a big area with lots of entertainment and shops, covering about 350,000 square feet. The Cordish Company owns and built it. It first opened its doors on June 1, 2004. City leaders hoped it would bring more businesses and be a cool spot for tourists and local people to hang out. When there are big events like concerts, the street through Fourth Street Live! is closed to cars and covered up.
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The Story of Fourth Street Live!
How it All Began
Fourth Street Live! was created to make downtown Louisville exciting again. Before this, there were two other projects in the same spot: the Louisville Galleria (from the 1980s) and the River City Mall (from 1973). Both of these tried to bring life back to downtown. Fourth Street itself had been a main shopping and entertainment area in Louisville for a long time.
The idea of making Fourth Street a walking-only area goes back to 1943! It took many years to get the money for the River City Mall, which opened in 1971. This mall was quite long at first and was successful. But over time, cars were allowed back on the street, and the mall became smaller.
New Additions and Changes
On February 16, 2007, the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau opened a new Visitor Information Center at Fourth Street Live!. This center is a great place for visitors to learn about Kentucky's famous things, like Bourbon and Colonel Harland Sanders, who started Kentucky Fried Chicken. The center also has a cool video wall that shows videos about different events and fun places to visit.
Future Plans
On May 8, 2017, the Cordish Company announced that Fourth Street Live! would get even bigger. They planned to add "Spark Louisville," which is a new shared workspace. This means more businesses and people would be coming to the area.
Fun Events at Fourth Street Live!
Fourth Street Live! is known for hosting many exciting events. They often have concerts with famous bands and singers like Kid Rock, 3 Doors Down, Goo Goo Dolls, and Justin Bieber.
It's also a starting and ending point for races, like the University of Louisville's "Run for the L of It" 5K. The finish line for the Louisville Ironman Triathlon is also here. Fourth Street Live! is a popular spot for big celebrations, especially during the Kentucky Derby. It also hosts pep rallies and parties for the University of Louisville's sports teams.
During the summer, you can enjoy the Summer Concert Series, which brings in top national music acts. Other yearly events include a Mardi Gras parade, Halloween trick-or-treating, and a big New Year's Eve celebration. The venue is also part of the city's annual "Holiday in the City" event, making it a festive place during the holiday season.
See also
- Louisville Clock, formerly at Theatre Square (taken down in 2015)
- List of attractions and events in the Louisville metropolitan area
