LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Slugger Field will once again host patrons wanting to get a front-row seat to the largest annual fireworks show in North America. The Louisville Bats announced they would host Thunder at Slugger Field Saturday, April 20, along with a full lineup of Thunder festivities that day.

Tickets for Thunder at Slugger will go on sale to the general public this Thursday, Feb. 1.

Different from previous years, the Bats will not play a home game that day, but there will still be plenty of activities for people to enjoy. The gates are slated to open at 1 p.m., with a $2 beer happy hour until 3 p.m. 

Beginning at 2 p.m., Slugger Field will host a day-long music festival leading up to the fireworks. The Juice Box Heroes, a renowned Louisville cover band, will kick off the show from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. J.D. Shelburne, a Nashville recording artist and Taylorsville native, will take the stage from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closing out the show will be The Crashers from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Fans attending will again be allowed to exit and re-enter the ballpark throughout the day. Restrooms and concessions will also be open during the event.

Fans can purchase tickets beginning Feb. 1 through the Bats website or by calling the Bats front office at (502) 212-2287. Tickets start at $30.

Those who buy tickets to Thunder at Slugger also have the option to add a “Field Access Pass” for an additional charge, allowing field access for the musical performances and the Thunder fireworks show. Field Access Passes are limited and available while supplies last.