City of Paducah |

The Heart of a City

A view of Broadway in historic downtown Paducah.
The Carson Center

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

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

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

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

A lone towboat on the Ohio River at sunset.
Port of Paducah

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

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

Looking at Downtown Paducah and the Ohio River.

Jun 25, 2018 3:00 pm

Main Street Board Meeting

Jun 25, 2018 5:30 pm

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Jun 26, 2018 5:30 pm

City Commission Meeting

Jun 28, 2018 8:30 pm

2018 Movies in the Park

Jul 02, 2018 12:00 pm

Main Street Organizational Committee Meeting

Jul 02, 2018 5:30 pm

Paducah Planning Commission Meeting

Jul 03, 2018 4:00 pm

URCDA Meeting

Jul 03, 2018 5:30 pm

City Commission Meeting

Jul 04, 2018 8:00 am

City Hall Closed - Independence Day

Jul 04, 2018 4:00 pm

2018 Independence Day Celebration

Jul 06, 2018 5:00 pm

Deadline to Apply for 2018 Citizens' Police Academy

Jul 09, 2018 5:30 pm

HARC Meeting

Jul 10, 2018 5:30 pm

City Commission Meeting

Jul 12, 2018 12:00 pm

Main Street Promotions Committee Meeting

Jul 12, 2018 8:30 pm

2018 Movies in the Park

The City of Paducah invites your entire family to the riverfront for the Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 4 to enjoy a full day of family fun with food, fireworks, a large-scale community art project, and free entertainment on Wilson Stage and along Broadway and Jefferson just inside of 3rd Street. The event is sponsored in part by Independence Bank.

An estimated 10,000 to 15,000 people come each year to the riverfront to enjoy Paducah’s celebration. Food vendors begin serving by 1p.m. on Water Street between Kentucky and Broadway with live music and entertainment... more