Muhammad Ali Center celebrates 10-year anniversary

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Hundreds of people recently gathered at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, to celebrate its 10-year anniversary and participate in a re-dedication ceremony.

The Courier-Journal reports (http://cjky.it/1N1Xsqi) more than 1,700 people showed up Saturday for the daylong celebration.

Unlike the formal, star-studded bash that christened the place a decade ago, the celebration Saturday was for the people.

A band played in the main lobby. Kids received balloons, made crafts and got their faces painted with American flags, yellow stars and animals. Everyone received free admission.

A short film playing continuously recounted the construction of the $80 million center. It showed Ali mugging for the camera, throwing a few punches, then printing the word LOVE in black marker on a large beam that was hoisted to the top of the emerging structure.

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Information from: The Courier-Journal, http://www.courier-journal.com

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