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Kentucky Derby Week Activities Information

There are many Derby related activities.this is the event for you. If you are
These range form formal black tieattending any of the events in Lexington
affairs to down home tailgate parties.then how about a visit to the farms of
Remember that the Kentucky Derby is thethe top horse breeders in the country.
premiere social event both inPlease be advised that policies vary
Louisville, Lexington and Frankfort (thefrom farm to farm but most are open to
state capitol).the public at this time. Maps and
For those whose interest goes beyond thedirections are easily available. Should
Derby itself there are tours of theyou decide to visit the farms be advised
thourobred farms just outside Lexington.that it is the custom to tip the grooms
We have selected some of the established$5.00 to $10.00 for a showing.
Derby activities. We will be constantlyAnother interesting events at Derby time
updating this site for more Derbyis the steamboat race between the Belle
related activities. Some are notOf Louisville and the Belle of
organized or advertised until late AprilCincinnati. This is a race on the Ohio
and these will be posted as soon as weRiver between two restored or
acquire adequate information about them.reconstructed steamboats reminiscent of
If you are a formal black-tie sort thenthe days when the main form of
the Mint Jubilee is definitely for you.transportation between the two cities
It has been a Kentucky Derby traditionwas by boat and this race is a very old
for many years. This is a black tietradition in this area. For more
affair. It is a fundraiser theinformation call the Kentucky Derby
beneficiaries being, the James GrahamFestival at box office 1001 s. 3rd St.,
Brown Cancer Center, and Gilda's Club.Louisville Kentucky or call the Belle of
(Named after the comedian Gilda RadnerLouisville at 502-574-2992, or call the
of Saturday Night Live fame) These areBelle of Cincinnati at 800-261-8586.
both non-profit organizations assistingAnother major event is the Republic Bank
cancer patients and their families. ThisPegasus Parade. This takes place on May
event is sponsored by Southern Wine and4th in Louisville, and starts at 5:00
Spirits. Jockeys usually attend thispm. The parade route is on West Broadway
event, so if black tie affairs interestfrom Campbell to 9th St.Bleacher tickets
you this event is for you. This eventare available for $9.00, reviewing stand
takes place at Galt House in Louisvilletickets are $26.00, and everywhere else
on May 6th at 7:00 pm. What is billed asalong the parade route is free. The
the Worlds Largest Derby Party actuallyfirst parade was in 1956 and it keeps
takes place in Lexington in the heart ofgetting better year after year and is
horse breeding country. This event takespretty much a family friendly event.
place at Keeneland Race Course inIf R&B music is your thing the 100 Black
Lexington, 4201 Versailles Rd. phoneMen of Louisville is for you. This
859-254-4312 for more information andcharitable event takes place on May 4th
details for obtaining tickets. There arewith the location to be announced. The
races throughout the day, bettingevent runs from 9:00 pm to 2:00 and
windows are open, and there is even afeatures live rhythm and blues, dj's and
seminar on handicapping for those of youhip hop artists. This years event
who are unfamiliar with betting on horsefeatures Five Men On A Stool, a blend of
races. Races are usually viewed on largemusic and poetry and dj Steve 'Silky"
television monitors so either bring aHurleg.The tickets are $100.00and the
picnic or enjoy the selection of foodmoney supports award scholarships for
vendors.7th grade Black Males and various anti
One of the more interesting events isdropout and anti drug programs in the
the Governor's Breakfast in FrankfortBlack community in Louisville.
just a short drive from Lexington. ThisIf you enjoy a variety of food and music
is a hot ticket, yet is open to thethen the MEGA Chow Wagon is for you.
public. In 2005 16,000 people attended.This event takes place in Waterfront
It is very easy to get to (just followPark on the Ohio River.20 concerts are
the signs on I64) The breakfast takesscheduled during this event featuring
place between the hours of 7 am to 11local, regional and national
am. Call the governors office for moreentertainers and artists. This event has
information at 502-564-2611. Thecontinuous entertainment, a wide
celebrity Luncheon is another traditionselection of ethnic food and the tickets
and is considered one of the hottestare only $3.00.It will be spring in
Kentucky Derby tickets. This event takesLouisville and the weather is usually
place at Churchill Downs on Thursday Maynice (upper 60's to high 70's) but it is
4th, 2006 at 11:30 AM. If you want thestill spring so bring some raingear just
chance to mingle with Hollywood stars,in case.
politicians, and other celebrities then



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