Dapper Derby Event Update #3

Dapper Derby Update #3

I love this time of year! Each corner of the city buzzes with overlapping conversations, laughter, and planning for the next party to attend! So far, Thunder over Louisville, Republic Bankbournville, Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Hole-in-One Golf Contest, PNC Tour de Lou, They're Off! Luncheon has taken place and been a great success! Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront starts on April 28, and The Great Balloon Race is on April 30. There are plenty of events leading up to and after the Derby has commenced. Here are some that may catch your attention!

Opening Night for the Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs and is the official kickoff for Derby Week. Derby Week is the week-long celebration before the first races of the Derby! Louisville and Churchill Downs have prepped for this night and many more like it. "Kick off Derby Week with style at Opening Night: Style Under the Stars and enjoy fashion right out of the gate!"-Churchill Downs.com.

Opening Night attendants should dress to the nines, like at most Derby events. Fetch a cute hat or bowtie and make a lasting impression in your best evening wear. "The signature accessory for Opening Night is an evening headpiece, whether it’s a fascinator, feathers, a hat, a headband, or something else! We want ladies and gentlemen to have fun sporting a nighttime Derby look"-Go to Louisville.com

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"Immerse yourself in Derby-inspired fashion installations constructed by Gunnar Deatherage, see the latest Kentucky Derby trackside trends with a style display from Rodes For Him & For Her in the Aristides Garden, and gain style tips from featured Kentucky Derby Milliners"- ChurchillDowns.com.

Racing, eating, drinking, and conversating are some things to look forward to at Opening Night. There will also be live music by Unusual Heat featuring Zach Longoria. Opening Night is an 18+ event, so plan if you need a sitter! All informative websites say that Opening Night starts at 5:00 pm on April 30, but take it from a local: you want to be there early. At least 4:30 pm with tickets on your phone! Click here to buy tickets.

Checklist: Kentucky Derby Festival - Paste"For groups of 24+, please contact group sales at 502-636-4450 or fill out our Group Request Form"-Churchill Downs.com. For a lucky individual, there is a giveaway sponsored by WHAS11 ABC. The last day to enter is today! Click here to enter, and good luck!

The GE Appliances miniMarathon & Marathon is returning for its 49th recurring event. Like with most marathons, there are options for distance. This year's GE Marathon is different because there's now a virtual option for interested parties.

The Marathon takes place April 30, beginning at 7:00 am and goes till 5:00 pm. This Marathon whisks runners through various historic parts of Louisville. "Participants will start at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville, and run through numerous neighborhoods, experiencing all aspects of our wonderful city, including a run through the infield of historic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. Then cross the finish line at Lynn Family Stadium, home of Louisville FC and Racing Louisville where they will be greeted by family and friends for our post-race party!"- Go to Louisville.com.

IT IS STILL NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP! There are various spots available in each Marathon, including being a volunteer or running on behalf of a charity. Click here to sign up and register

"Norton Sports Health is pleased to be a presenting sponsor and the official medical provider for this year's GE Appliances Kentucky 

Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon. As with previous events, our partnerships requires that we provide on-site medical care.

 We encourage physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurses, certified medical assistants, certified athletic trainers, paramedics and other medical professionals to offer their time and expertise.

GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival mini & Marathon

 Nonclinical employees and family members also are needed to help direct and register athletes and assist in other areas."-Nortonhealthcare.com. (shift photo) -Nortonhealthcare.com. Click here to register with Norton as a volunteer.

If you're interested in running as a Charity Runner, you can sign up here to support any numerous charity organizations including:

List of available charitable organizations

Here's the link for the Marathon's FAQs, sponsors, and the course map for the race. Runners will receive runners’ information when they sign up, race gear at the event, and detailed instructions.

Perhaps the grandest non-verbal announcement that welcomes the Kentucky Derby is the Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade. PEGASUS PARADE - 2019

All parades are fantastic ways to celebrate, and the Pegasus Parage is no exception! The Pegasus Parade is a tradition that helps everyone in all age groups celebrate the arrival of the Kentucky Derby.

The Pegasus Parade has stayed the same for years. However, this year the parade marches on May 1 at 3:00 pm. The lineup starts on Broadway in downtown Louisville and goes for 17 blocks, ~ two hours of parade marching! "The family-friendly event will showcase some of the finest marching bands and equestrian units, along with inflatable characters and colorful floats. This year's theme is 'Loving Louisville.'

Kentucky Derby Festival unveils

Participants will be encouraged to decorate with everything they love about the city, like landmarks, icons, sports teams, music, and lots of hearts."-Discover.

The Pegasus Parade is free! However, there are ticketed options ensuring the best view, a promised seat, or even a VIP section with a live TV feed! Sales of the ticketed seats have ended online, but maybe if you get there early enough, with your own lawn chairs, you can still reserve a spot. Or at least get a good view!

These huge city-wide events are true testaments to the exciting spectacle that the Kentucky Derby is. I hope you're able to witness all of these fantastic shows of Kentucky spirit. If you can't, don't be discouraged. There are plenty more Dapper Derby event blogs coming up!

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