“I Am Ali” children’s festival is Wednesday in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ)- Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says the city is organizing a children’s festival “I Am Ali.” He says there’s also a new website devoted to Muhammad Ali’s life there.

Organizers say the one-day festival Wednesday will celebrate Ali’s life journey and determination. The idea is to show children that no matter their circumstances, they can be the greatest at anything they choose.

According to the city, Jefferson County Public Schools, the Kentucky Science Center, Louisville Zoo, Louisville Free Public Library and other local arts and education organizations will provide booths and entertainment for kids. In addition, organizers say a wall will be set up so that children can write what they want to be the greatest in.

The festival will go from 10am to 4pm Wednesday at the Kentucky Center for the Arts at 501 W. Main Street in Louisville. Click here for more details.

Fischer says the new website AliLouisville.com has information on the boxing legend’s childhood, career, humanitarian efforts and more.