LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of the Kentucky Derby Festival's newest traditions is returning for 2025, with the fourth annual Block Party set for Saturday, April 19, at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center.

The daylong event, which began in 2022, will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and feature several activities. Here are some highlights:

Cuisine from more than 20 food trucks and vendors, including complimentary water from the Louisville Water Company

Vendors at the MELANnaire Marketplace highlighting Black entrepreneurs

Live outdoor entertainment, including music, dancers, poets, theater acts and comedy

Kids' activities in the ZEON Kids' Zone

A community village with more than a dozen local nonprofits

Financial literacy expertise and loan information from Park Community C

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