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The Kentucky Derby is Saturday. Here’s what you should know about the horse racing event
Kentucky Derby 2024 sales for mint juleps, food at Churchill Downs
How many mint juleps are sold? How many souvenirs are bought at Chruchill Downs? See the average consumption data during the Kentucky Derby.
The 150th Kentucky Derby is quickly approaching, and you don’t need to be in the Bluegrass State to enjoy a mint julep while you sing “My Old Kentucky Home.”
The annual horse race is an exciting time for people to get together, place bets and revel in the southern charm of the event.
Even if you know nothing about horse racing or Derby Day traditions, there are plenty of ways to learn about them before you participate in the festivities.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Kentucky Derby and Arizona events celebrating the day.
What is the Kentucky Derby?
This annual springtime horse race is the longest continually held sporting event in America. The Kentucky Derby is the first jewel of the Triple Crown series, followed by the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore and the Belmont Stakes in New York.
While the fanfare lasts all day, the race itself is 1.25 miles and typically lasts around two minutes. The race is also known as the “Run for the Roses” after the bed of roses that gets placed upon the winning horse’s back.
More Kentucky Derby: Catch up on ‘Race for the Roses’ coverage in time for 150th race
When is the Kentucky Derby in 2024?
The Kentucky Derby is traditionally held on the first Saturday of May. This year, the race will take place on Saturday, May 4.
What time is the Kentucky Derby?
The live coverage of the event begins at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time or 11:30 a.m. in Arizona.
The race is slated to start at 6:57 p.m. Eastern time and 3:57 p.m. in Arizona. You can find the full schedule online at churchilldowns.com.
How can I watch the Kentucky Derby?
NBC and USA Network will have live Kentucky Derby coverage. You can also stream coverage on Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.
Kentucky Derby events in Arizona
If you want to do more than just watch the big day on television, here are some of the biggest events in Arizona to gather and celebrate the event.
PENDLETON CO., Ky. — A woman was killed, and two juveniles were seriously injured Friday night in a two-vehicle crash in Pendleton County, Kentucky State Police said.
Police said troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash near the 2600 block of US-27 around 9 p.m. Friday.
Troopers found that 67-year-old Sandra Barker was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox north on US-27 when she crossed the center line and struck a 2018 Ram truck that was being driven by a 57-year-old man.
Barker was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Two juveniles, who were passengers in the Ram truck, were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Police did not say if the 57-year-old driver of the truck was injured or not.
Troopers said the investigation into the crash is in the early stages, and it’s being reconstructed by Kentucky State Police’s Post 6 in Dry Ridge.
Troopers were assisted by the Pendleton County Coroner’s Office, Pendleton County EMS, Pendleton County Fire Department, Southern Campbell EMS, Northern Pendleton Fire/EMS and AirCare.
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Is the mint julep overhyped? See what was said at Kentucky Derby 2026.
Courier Journal’s Keely Doll and Olivia Evans asked racegoers at the 152nd Kentucky Derby if the mint julep, a derby-staple, live up to its hype.
It’s National Mint Julep Day, a celebration of one of Kentucky’s most recognizable cocktails.
The popular bourbon drink has long been tied to Louisville and the Kentucky Derby. According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two-day Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend.
How to make a mint julep
Let’s Talk Derby: How to make a mint julep for the Kentucky Derby
It’s time for another ‘Let’s Talk Derby with Kathryn and Kirby’ video. Learn how to make the official drink of the Kentucky Derby: the mint julep.
How many mint juleps are served during Kentucky Derby weekend each year?
According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two days of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend. This number of cocktails requires more than 10,000 bottles of bourbon, 2,250 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 475,000 pounds of ice.
The mint julep has been a traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century.
Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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