Kentucky International Convention Center Grand Opening Ceremony

The Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) will host a Grand Opening Ceremony on Aug. 6 following a two-year, $207 million renovation and expansion project. The event is open to the public and self-led tours will be available following the ceremony.

WHAT

KICC’s Grand Opening Ceremony

WHO

David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues

Don Parkinson, Secretary of Kentucky’s Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet

William M. Landrum III, Secretary of Kentucky’s Finance and Administration Cabinet

Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville

Karen Williams, President and CEO of Louisville Tourism

Stacey Church, General Manager of KICC

WHEN

Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. (EST)

WHERE

Kentucky International Convention Center
221 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

NOTES FOR MEDIA ONLY

Kentucky Venues and Louisville Tourism staff will be at the corner of Jefferson and 3rd Street to direct media to the check-in area. Please note 3rd Street will still be closed to traffic. There will be a check-in table with credentials and a media kit. Check in will open at 9:15 a.m. (EST).

NOTES FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

Members of the general public attending the grand opening ceremony should enter via the two 4th Street corner entrances.