Once a popular form of transportation , few steamboats cruise the waters this year . The festival will include six days of festivities on the water and on land , with a showcase of food and beverages , children 's educational areas , concerts and fireworks . Louisville 's Belle of Louisville and Kentucky 's Belle celebrate big birthdays today . There are newer steamboats , including the American Empress and Miss Belterra .
Once a popular form of transportation , few steamboats cruise the waters this year . Louisville 's Belle of Louisville and Kentucky 's Belle celebrate big birthdays today . There are newer steamboats , including the American Empress and Miss Belterra .