Kentucky’s Derby countdown
The Kentucky Derby may last only two minutes, but the party beforehand lasts two weeks, said James T. Black in Southern Living. On April 21, the opening day of Louisville’s Kentucky Derby Festival, you can pick up “local goodies” from vendors along the city’s riverfront and watch an afternoon air show. On the night of the 27th, see “some of the most beautiful hot-air balloons in the country” glowing in the dark after their burners are lit to warm up for the following morning’s race. You also won’t want to miss the famous steamboat race on May 2, when you can ride on a competing steamboat for a fee or root for your favorite from the riverbank for free. The festival concludes with a May 3 evening parade featuring “marching bands, equestrian units, floats, and giant character balloons.” When the last brass section passes by, you’ll still have more than a full day to rest up for the biggest horse race of the year.
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