Catch the 150th Kentucky Derby with a Bang!

When and where:

The 150th Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Derby is the 12th race of the day and has an official post time of 6:57 p.m. ET.

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world and is known as the "Run for the Roses." The race is open to 3-year-old thoroughbred horses and is run at a distance of 1 1/4 miles. The winner of the Kentucky Derby receives a blanket of roses and a gold trophy called the Woodford Reserve Trophy.

The Kentucky Derby is a major social event and attracts hundreds of thousands of people to Louisville each year. The race is also a major economic driver for the city, with an estimated $400 million in economic impact.

If you're planning to attend the Kentucky Derby, be sure to book your hotel and tickets early. The race is always a sellout and tickets can be difficult to find.

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