Community Free Day:
Ali Fest Carnival 2025

Enjoy free admission to the Muhammad Ali Center and more fun during our Ali Fest Carnival, part of this year's Ali Fest celebration!

Sun 06/01/2025

12—5 P.M.

At the Center

Illustration of carnival setting with balloons, streamers and tents alongside "Ali Fest Carnival" logo and text "Sunday, June 1 - 12P-5P"

The Muhammad Ali Center will be open free to the public on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for our Ali Fest Carnival, sponsored by Passport by Molina Healthcare.

Enjoy free admission to the Muhammad Ali Center in addition to food, games, music, face painting and more! The Ali Fest Carnival is part of this year’s Ali Fest celebration, gathering the community together to highlight Muhammad Ali’s impact and celebrate the city he called home.

Schedule of Events:

12-4PM:

  • Face Painting (Dynamic Face Painting) – Auditorium, 2nd Floor
  • Balloon Animals (Fossi Lou Balloons) – Howard Bingham Gallery, 2nd Floor

12-5PM:

  • Games and Music (DJShawnD) – View Pointe Hall, 6th Floor
  • Makers Space Butterfly and Gold Medal Crafts – Ina Bond Gallery, 4th Floor
  • Chalk the Walk (The Pete Foundation) – Plaza, Outside

12:30PM | 2:15PM | 4:30PM :

  • Butterfly Spotlight (Louisville Zoo) – Plaza, Outside

1-1:30PM :

  • Smile Parade and Circus Demonstrations (Louisville Turners) – 2nd Floor

3:00PM :

  • Dance Performance (River Lotus Lion Dance) – 2nd Floor

Community partners for this year’s event include the Louisville Bats, Louisville Orchestra, Louisville City FC, Louisville Zoo, and many more!

Skip the lines and pre-register for your free tickets below!

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