• Active Downtown

    Enjoy museums, shopping, and dining in addition to seasonal festivals and events.

  • Riverfront Concerts

    During the summer, enjoy the RIVERfront Concert Series with live concerts on Wilson Stage.

  • Busy Ohio River

    The American Queen and fishermen with the FLW Tournament share the Ohio River and the Paducah riverfront.

  • Fun Festivals

    The Dragon Boat Festival is just one of several annual festivals and events that make Paducah a destination.

  • Port of Paducah

    Paducah enjoys a rich river heritage.  Paducah is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.

  • The Heart of a City

    A view of Broadway in historic downtown Paducah.

  • Welcome Home

    Paducah's welcoming spirit can be found in its neighborhoods.

  • Sunset on the River

    A lone towboat on the Ohio River at sunset.

  • The Carson Center

    Proud to have the 1800+ seat Luther F. Carson Performing Arts Center.

  • River City

    Looking at Downtown Paducah and the Ohio River.

  • Over the Ohio

    Paducah is on the Ohio River at the border with Illinois.  The Brookport Bridge is one of the routes to Illinois.

Paducah Listens - Contact Us

Paducah Listens - Contact Us

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Small Business Relief Fund

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2020 U.S. Census

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Strategic Plan

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Scope My Project

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Curbside Recycling

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My Paducah

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Dock Reservations

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Current Projects

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Featured Story

2020 Independence Day Celebration

The City of Paducah along with event sponsor Independence Bank is thrilled to announce a plan for the community to enjoy a July 4th fireworks celebration that allows for the continued attention to health and safety through social distancing.

On Saturday, July 4, the community is invited to turn its attention toward Paxton Park Golf Course for a fireworks show.  The City has contracted again with Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics.  The show will focus on the use of high aerial fireworks that will be visible from many parts of the city.  Paxton Park will be closed to the public.

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