Everything you need to know about the 2022 Muhammad Ali Festival in Louisville

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June 3 marks the six-year anniversary of the passing of Louisville's own Muhammad Ali, an athlete, philanthropist, donor and voice of a generation.

In remembrance of "The Greatest," the sixth Annual Ali Festival will take place on June 3-9, commemorating Ali's global impact and celebrating his life. The festivities include events surrounding fitness, art, history, community service and family activities.

"When Ali spoke of home, he spoke of the 502. And I can’t wait to see our city celebrate together all week long," said Annie Moore, the Muhammad Ali Center's senior manager of Content and Communications.

The festival begins June 3 with its Roses and Remembrance at Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitors will be provided a rose to place on Ali’s gravesite.

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Other events include the Ali Center’s Daughters of Greatness Brunch, an Ali Boxing Experience, Bike Ride and the Greatest Give Back.

Muralist Kelsey Montague will debut a temporary exhibit showcasing six of her newest pieces at the Ali Center on May 11. Each one of Montague's murals will be featured on the walls in the Ina Brown Bond gallery at the Ali Center.

“I designed each piece to give the viewer an opportunity to reflect on Muhammad Ali’s incredible life and to interact with the strength and compassion that defined him," Montague said in a statement.

The murals will be on display at the Ali Center through Dec. 31, 2022. The tour is included in the cost of admission.

Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Ali Festival in Louisville:

When is the Ali Festival?

Muhammad Ali peers over a copy of his book "The Greatest," in the VIP room at the airport in Frankfurt, Oct. 10, 1975.
Muhammad Ali peers over a copy of his book "The Greatest," in the VIP room at the airport in Frankfurt, Oct. 10, 1975.

The 2022 event runs June 3-9.

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Where is the Ali Festival?

Some of the events will be held at the Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St.

What events are being held during the Ali Festival?

AliVille Creative Classic (Street Art Competition)

  • WHAT: The AliVille Creative Classic is a competition involving local artists in an attempt to unite the city through art. Five artists will be participated in an inaugural Street Art Competition. The artists will be creating pieces that celebrate Louisville. The Center will display the completed pieces on level four. Guests can vote on their favorite art piece throughout the Festival.

  • WHERE: Muhammad Ali Center

  • WHEN: Monday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 6p.m., art creation. Art will be displayed June 3-9.

Daughters of Greatness Breakfast

  • WHAT: Daughters of Greatness Breakfast. Honoring Nzinga Garvey. The “Daughters of Greatness” breakfast series honors prominent women engaged in social change, activism, and pursuits of justice.

  • WHERE: Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St., View Pointe Hall

  • WHEN: June 3, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Roses & Remembrance

  • WHAT: The Muhammad Ali Center and Cave Hill Cemetery invite the community to visit Ali's grave on the six-year anniversary of his death.

  • WHERE: Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Ave.

  • WHEN: June 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open gym night at TKO Boxing Gym

  • WHAT: The community is invited to attend a free open gym session to learn about boxing and Ali’s techniques and style. Coach James Dixon and his team will conduct demonstrations. Participants can learn boxing techniques on the speed bag, heavy bag, hand placement and in-ring conduct.

  • WHERE: 4402 Kiln Court

  • WHEN: June 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Ali Memorial Tour

  • WHAT: The Ali Center is partnering with Trolley de 'Ville to offer a 90-minute trolley tour of Louisville celebrating Ali's life to take in "Muhammad significant sites" such as his childhood home; alma mater, Central High School; and grave at Cave Hill Cemetery.

  • WHERE: citywide

  • WHEN: June 4, 1-3 p.m.

  • COST: $40 per seat. Find details at alicenter.org

Family Day at the Ali Center

The Greatest: Home from the 1960 Olympics, where he was a gold medalist in boxing. Muhammad Ali paid visit to physically challenged children at Kosair hospital, then on Eastern Parkway.  Oct 20, 1960
The Greatest: Home from the 1960 Olympics, where he was a gold medalist in boxing. Muhammad Ali paid visit to physically challenged children at Kosair hospital, then on Eastern Parkway. Oct 20, 1960
  • WHAT: Throughout the day, the Ali Center will be offering arts & crafts, boxing demonstrations, face-painting, music, special film screenings and a local vendor’s marketplace.

  • WHERE: Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St.

  • WHEN: June 5, noon to 5 p.m.

Ali Institute Day of Service

  • WHAT: The University of Louisville Institute of Peace and Justice is collaborating with Change Today Change Tomorrow for a day of service, in which volunteers give back to the community Louisville. Groceries and other non-perishable items will be made available. This event will go all day.

  • WHERE: Park Hill and The Presley Post, 734 W Main St Suite 106

  • WHEN: Tuesday, June 7, 11 a.m.

Ali Community Night with the Louisville Bats

Red Cross Blood Drive

  • WHAT: The Ali Center is hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the Red Cross.

  • WHERE: Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St., View Pointe Hall

  • WHEN: June 8, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tha Drippin Crab Special

  • WHAT: The Drippin Crab is honoring Ali by offering a special dish in his name: “The Seafood G.O.A.T.," which consist of a grilled brioche with hot crab spread, shrimp, smoked salmon with honey & micro greens. Cost: $16.

  • WHERE: Tha Drippin Crab, 1219 West Jefferson St.

  • WHEN: June 8 and June 9, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Greatest Giveback

  • WHAT: The third annual Greatest Give Back will take place as part of the annual Ali Festival. Volunteers at "The Greatest Give Back" will work three shifts, creating and assembling 800 diaper bundles, 800 laundry kits and 800 snack kits that will be distributed to 80 local nonprofit agencies.

  • WHERE: Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St., View Pointe Hall

  • WHEN: June 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ali Night at Racing Louisville FC

  • WHAT: The life and legacy of Muhammad Ali will be celebrated; as well as encouraging athletes to use their voice and platforms to speak up for social justice. This also commemorates the end of the Ali Festival.

  • WHERE: Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St.

  • WHEN: June 11

For more information, visit alicenter.org/ali-fest/

Culture and diversity reporter Jason Gonzalez can be reached at jgonzalez1@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What to know about the 2022 Muhammad Ali Festival in Louisville