To honor the life of Muhammad Ali, Louisville City FC will take part in the first “I Am Ali” festival, a multi-week movement aimed to boost community spirit and celebrate The Greatest’s legacy.
The “I Am Ali” Festival begins June 3, on the one-year anniversary of the Louisville native’s death, and will through July 15 highlight his “Six Core Principles” — spirituality, giving, respect, conviction, dedication and confidence.
Special Ali recognitions are planned during LouCity’s June 17 home game against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, set for 7:30 p.m. Starting June 3, a limited run of scarves will go on sale with proceeds to benefit the Muhammad Ali Center. They read, “Pass Like a Butterfly. Strike Like a Bee.”
Louisville’s pro soccer club will also be involved in the “I Am Ali” festival’s kickoff, at a June 3 Louisville Bats baseball game at Slugger Field. Look for purple on the concourse with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m.
Beyond sports, each week during the festival will feature a different core principle as a theme. Visit gotolouisville.com/i-am-ali-festival/ for more information.
June 3 – June 10—Spirituality – A sense of awe, reverence, and inner peace inspired by a connection to all of creation and/or that which is greater than oneself.
June 11-17—Giving – To present voluntarily without expecting something in return.
June 18-24—Respect – Esteem for, or a sense of the worth or excellence of, oneself and others.
June 25 – July 1—Conviction – A firm belief that gives one the courage to stand behind that belief, despite pressure to do otherwise.
July 2 – July 8—Dedication – The act of devoting all of one’s energy, effort, and abilities to a certain task.
July 9 – July 15—Confidence – Belief in oneself, one’s abilities, and one’s future.
