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Horse race contenders walk toward the paddock during the pre-race parade. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival and is widely considered the most prestigious horse race in the world. The race is one and a quarter miles (2 km) at Churchill Downs. The race is known in the United States as The Run for the Roses for the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is the first leg of the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The attendance at the Kentucky Derby ranks first in North America and usually surpasses the attendance of all other stakes races including the Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes and the Breeders Cup., Louisville Kentucky USA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: StacyxPearsall 3894200004
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Horse race contenders walk toward the paddock during the pre-race parade. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival and is widely considered the most prestigious horse race in the world. The race is one and a quarter miles (2 km) at Churchill Downs. The race is known in the United States as The Run for the Roses for the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is the first leg of the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The attendance at the Kentucky Derby ranks first in North America and usually surpasses the attendance of all other stakes races including the Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes and the Breeders Cup., Louisville Kentucky USA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: StacyxPearsall 3894200004
This year’s Kentucky Derby is rapidly approaching. With only weeks left to one of the most notable equestrian events in the USA, fans are waiting to witness the best with their friends and family. The Derby is getting ready to feature the Thunder Over Louisville as the opening event of the festival. Crews are unpacking boxes, assembling the fences, and leaving no stones unturned to ensure safety.
Yahoo reported that a huge pre-derby arrangement is going on. Notably, it’s a community event, and community is exactly what Louisville needs. However, the viewers should keep certain points in mind before going to watch the Thunder Over Louisville event.
The Derby’s firework spectacle
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Since its inception in 1875, the Derby has been a popular event bringing people together. In fact, it has been providing spine-chilling excitement as well as entertainment, along with featuring talents. Likewise, the 2023 event is no exception to that. While equines and their riders are honing their skills on the training ground, the queen has been crowned and the festivities are well on their way.
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A report from Yahoo stated that the Festival is all set to kick start with fireworks and an air show. Reportedly, hundreds of thousands of people will crowd both sides of the waterfront on April 22, 2023, to witness the exquisite Thunder Over Louisville event. Moreover, as per the news, the drivers have to avoid the Clark Memorial Bridge, as to will be closed on both days. However, the theme of the 149th Derby year is, “Through the Decades.”
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Evidently, fireworks have always been a part of the festival since the 1960s. And the first Thunder was held downtown over the Ohio River in 1991. “It’s our job now to help bring the community back together,” stated producer Wayne Hettinger. Continuing his statement, Catie Nelson, Waterfront Park’s events director added, “People find comfort in tradition, so it’s definitely something that brings the community together and we look forward to welcoming thousands of people to Waterfront Park.”
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Crews have already started setting up the dumpsters, and all other important porta pots at the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park. Fans who want to avoid the massive crowd, which went up to 600,000 attendance earlier, can watch the fireworks and air show from 12 places. An event like this has been unifying communities and generations for years. Hopefully, the tradition will remain intact with the spark of the fireworks.
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