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How To Do The Derby
2016-12-14 03:29:37
If you’re heading to “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” here’s how to do it up right.
Come For The Pegasus Parade
This Derby tradition dating back to 1956 takes place on the Thursday before the Kentucky Derby. Arrive early to grab a good spot to see floats, marching bands, giant inflatable cartoon characters, equestrians and celebrities.
Attend Dawn At The Downs This breakfast with the would-be champions takes place Tuesday through Thursday prior to Derby and is a chance to watch Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders at their morning workouts while enjoying a buffet breakfast.
Wear A Show Stopper Of A Topper
And you thought it was all about the horses! Fashion takes center stage at the Derby with extravagantly embellished hats the signature style-setter of the day.
Drink A Mint Julep
Sip one of the 120,000 mint juleps, the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby, that are served during Derby weekend. The key ingredient? Fine Kentucky bourbon, of course!
"And they're off!" At Churchill Downs
Mint julep, official drink of the Derby.
Sing “My Old Kentucky Home”
Bring your hankie and know that you will weep, along with the 160,000-plus others in attendance, as the horses step onto the track for the Kentucky Derby post parade.
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Derby hats at Churchill Downs
Parade of horses and jockeys in the paddock.
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