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Ackerson to question Derby Festival officials

February 15, 2011 – 3:06 pm

Later today, Derby Festival President and CEO Mike Berry will appear before the Metro Council’s Parks, Libraries, Zoo and Cultural Assets Committee to discuss the decision to charge for seating at Waterfront Park during Thunder Over Louisville. As LEO Weekly reported earlier this week, Councilman Brent Ackerson, D-26, is troubled by the change and has [...]

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Ackerson troubled by Thunder seating change

February 14, 2011 – 4:28 pm

The Derby Festival’s decision to charge for seating at Waterfront Park during Thunder Over Louisville doesn’t sit well with at least one city lawmaker, who believes the change will keep working families from attending. A week ago, festival officials announced that for the first time ever attendees must purchase a $4 Pegasus Pin to enter [...]

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