Fourth of July journey anticipated to rise as Kentucky cities plan vacation occasions

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – AAA of the Bluegrass forecasts 17% of Kentuckians are anticipated to journey through the Fourth of July vacation, with 90% of these vacationers anticipated to go by car regardless of larger fuel costs.

AAA stated Kentuckians are paying a median of $3.55 a gallon for fuel, in contrast with $2.84 a gallon a yr in the past heading into the Fourth of July weekend.

About 800,000 Kentuckians are projected to journey between June 27 and July 5.

AAA provides journey recommendation

Lori Weaver Hawkins, public and authorities affairs consultant for AAA, stated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and the Fourth of July falling on a weekend are elements within the journey forecast.

“I think the fact that this is the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and that Fourth of July falling on that weekend, I think that’s what got us back up to pretty much being close to where we were last year,” Weaver Hawkins stated.

Weaver Hawkins inspired drivers to go away earlier within the week main into the vacation.

“You want to get on the road early so you can beat some of that traffic, especially if your travels take you through some of the major metros,” Weaver Hawkins stated.

AAA officers stated Kentucky drivers ought to pay attention to development areas on I-64 north of Lexington and in Louisville through the vacation weekend.

Versailles and Richmond plan occasions

Some vacationers could keep nearer to house for occasions in central Kentucky, together with in Versailles and Richmond.

In Versailles, Fourth of July occasions start at midday on Main Street with meals vans. A parade is scheduled for 1 p.m.

At 5 p.m., the county park will open with new actions, together with a scorching canine consuming contest.

Amanda Wainscott, communication and occasion coordinator for Versailles, stated the town may have free kids’s actions, dwell music, a DJ and an eight-piece band known as the Tim Talbert Project.

In Richmond, metropolis officers estimate 7,000 folks will attend occasions at Lake Reba Park.

A portion of the afternoon will embody free swimming and free mini golf. Elizabeth Eversole, program coordinator with the Richmond Parks Department, stated the town is also including a automobile present close to the Adventure Falls space with Old School Customs.

Both cities may have fireworks at 10 p.m.

“We’ve added additional fireworks this year to hopefully inspire and give some nice new change,” Eversole stated.