Kentucky Derby 2024: The Ultimate Guide
When is the Kentucky Derby?
The 150th Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Post Time
The official post time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:57 p.m. ET.
History of the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously run major sporting event in the United States. The first Kentucky Derby was held on May 17, 1875, and has been held every year since then except for 1895, when it was not held due to a scheduling conflict with the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
The Kentucky Derby is known as the "Run for the Roses" because the winner is draped in a blanket of roses. The tradition of the rose blanket began in 1883, when a local florist gave a bouquet of roses to the winner of the race. The following year, the Kentucky Derby Association adopted the rose blanket as the official trophy for the race.
The Kentucky Derby Today
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular sporting events in the world. It is estimated that over 150,000 people attend the race each year, and millions more watch it on television. The Kentucky Derby is also a major economic driver for the Louisville area, generating over $200 million in revenue each year.
The Kentucky Derby is more than just a horse race. It is a cultural phenomenon that brings people together from all over the world. It is a celebration of tradition, history, and the spirit of competition.
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