The 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus will hold a free performance on the KFC Yum! Center’s Norton Healthcare Plaza for the Louisville community on Wednesday, August 10th from 11:30AM-1PM. The chorus, which was first formed in 1964 and is comprised of 16 soldiers who have other roles throughout the division, has been recognized internationally for its spirited performances of military songs and pop hits like “American Soldier”, “Stand By Me” and “My Girl”. Originally started with the humble purpose of singing at Sunday services in the Division Chapel, the chorus has grown in popularity and gone on to perform at several professional and college sporting events and for various international dignitaries. In addition to the chorus’s performance, attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and talk with the service members and learn more about the Division’s service history. “Where Opportunity Knox” will be on hand to discuss their program, which seeks to connect 10,000 transitioning veterans and military spouses to jobs and the Greater Louisville region by 2017. The event is sponsored by the KFC Yum! Center and Louisville Downtown Partnership.
Attendees will have several food and beverage options at the event. The Louisville Water Company will be on-site keeping the audience hydrated with complimentary pure tap water as guests enjoy various food offerings from the 502 Café, El Mambo and Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen food trucks. All food trucks will offer a military discount to former and current service members.
