Even a pandemic, the Kentucky Derby Festival continued and discovered artistic responses to allow the beloved 65-year-old Louisville birthday party to continue.
“We believe that as long as you don’t have answers, you won’t have any problems,” Matt Gibson, president of the Kentucky Derby Festival, told the Courier Journal. “The ability to move without panic and locate answers is very present in this. office. “
The annual two-week festival begins spring more than 70 times and brings the explosive crescendo of the Kentucky Derby to the net, which takes place this year on May 1 on Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave.
In 2020, when the fatal coronavirus outbreak had just begun spreading across the country, the Kentucky Derby Festival was suspended, but Gibson and his team decided not to allow that to happen in 2021.
“We are positive and knew we could adapt, we knew we could start converting our product in a way that would allow us to bring the festival to the net safely in a way or this year,” Gibson said.
Several festival traditions have already begun, adding the Pegasus 2021 pin sale and norton Sports Health Training program, which prepares thousands of runners and walkers for the KDF mini marathon and marathon. This year, education has moved to a virtual format, just like careers, in-person careers are also an option.
Also at stake, the house’s wise chefs have created their burgers to participate in the Derby Burger Challenge and the student art festival has produced winning pieces to show off on the sides of TARC buses throughout the city.
While not all occasions in Kentucky Derby Festival programming can safely organize the coronavirus outbreak, festival staff spent months working with fitness and protection experts, network members, festival sponsors, the city of Louisville and the state of Kentucky to adapt on so many occasions. as much as possible.
Here is a list of some of the occasions at the Kentucky Derby Festival where you can revel in 2021. For a complete list of occasions, visit kdf. org.
WHAT: Annual culture to crown the queen of the royal court by turning a wheel.
O: This year’s gala at the Galt House Hotel will be open to the public, but will be broadcast on Facebook @KyDerbyFestival.
WHEN: Friday, April 9, 6 p. m.
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WHAT: In homage to the annual Pegasus parade, a small caravan parade across the net with inflatable structures and a visual laugh similar to the annual show. The network is encouraged to customize its terrace, patio and home from April 10 to May 1 and post images on social networks with the hashtag #PegasusPorchParade or #DerbyFestivalSpirit.
O: places to determine
WHEN: April 10-11, 1 p. m. at five p. m.
WHAT: Watch all the latest spring trends in a special exhibition to be broadcast on WHAS-TV
O: virtual
WHEN: April 14 at nine a. m, and April 17 at noon.
WHAT: This year’s theme is “Illuminate the Community. “The 2021 show will come with an aerial program designed for television, a drone display and a fireworks end. No spectators are allowed at this year’s event, it will be broadcast on WHAS-TV. Fireworks will be introduced from five city districts, the airhow will fly over Louisville neighborhoods.
O: Pop locations in five spaces around Louisville.
WHEN: April 17 from 3 to 11 p. M. Air show at 3 p. m. M. and fireworks at 9:30 p. m.
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WHAT: A motorcycle trip around the city with 3 other distances of routes. Travel 20, 35 or 62. 1 miles.
O: Route plans with registration
WHEN: April 18 to May 18. Submit the effects after completing the course until May 18.
WHAT: Race en route with 13. 1 and 26. 1 miles. By 2021, there will be no spectators at the events. The miniMarathon can be run or registered to run the course in an express day and time. The marathon will take place on a single day.
O: Start and finish at Lynn Family Stadium with the Big Four Bridge, Ohio River Greenway and Louisville Loop open field.
WHEN: Human Mini Marathon, April 22-25. Human Marathon, only on April 24th.
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WHAT: Hot air balloons will fly into the sky for a special triiete of the wonderful balloon race. Viewers will not be allowed on the launch site, however, you can participate to win a hot air balloon trip for two through “spot the balloon” in the air and sharing on social media #SpottheBalloon.
O: un revealed location
WHEN: April 24, 7 a. m.
WHAT: A fitness, silhouette, suit and bodybuilding festival with fans and athletes from all over the country (COVID-19 safety protocols implemented).
O: Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. 4th St.
WHEN: April 24. Before trial 9:30 a. m. Finals, 5:30 p. m.
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WHAT: Teams run through push beds in home carts. This year’s occasion will be broadcast on WAVE-3 News and will come with a drag race-style occasion. No spectators.
O: Kentucky Exhibition Center, 937 Phillips Lane
WHEN: April 26 Bed parade at 6 p. m. Race at 7 p. m.
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WHAT: Cincinnati’s Belle de Louisville and Belle will team up through the American Duchess to compete to show off over the Ohio River.
O: Ohio River
WHEN: April 28. The race at 6 p. m. Limited tickets available COVID-19 security protocols implemented.
Throughout the Kentucky Derby Festival 2021, there are many tactics to win prizes, get deals in a circle of laughter from family activities and more.
WHAT: During this virtual event, Kentucky mixologists add a special touch to the mint julepe with Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon. Fans are invited to stop at attractive restaurants or prepare cocktails at home and vote for their favorite Rose Julep to crown the winner announced on April 8.
WHEN: Try and vote now until April 5 at julep. fourrosesbourbon. com.
Participants:
WHAT: A lucky winner will be called Derby City Enthusiast 2021 and get an award package with five Louisville and Derby themed experiences.
WHEN: until April 10
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Players submit a non-winning eligible FAST PLAY ticket worth $5 or more to have a chance to win. For a complete list of prices, data and how to participate, kylottery. com.
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WHAT: Visit the Main Event, 12500 Sycamore Station Place and be sure to use your Pegasus pin. You’ll get special offers and promotions, such as a special offer without an appointment every day, and on Tuesdays, young people 12 and under eat for hire with a grocery purchase of $8. 99 or more.
WHEN: Tuesday to May 31
More information: PegasusPins. com.
The list is just the beginning of everything Kentucky Derby Festival staff has reinvented and designed for 2021. There are dozens of other occasions that make up this year’s two-week festival. You can place them all with main points on each of them. them in kdf. org.
“I am a wonderful cheerleader for my passionate staff and the volunteers who make the Kentucky Derby Festival take position this year and every year,” Gibson said. “We know what this means for our network as a celebration, a rite of initiation in the spring and an end to fighting fever after a long autumn and winter this pandemic. “
Contact Kirby Adams on kadams@courier-journal. com or Twitter @kirbylouisville.