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The Kentucky Derby usually takes place on the first Saturday in May each year. Derby Day 2025 is Saturday, May 3, when 20 thoroughbred horses get the chance to compete in The Road to the Kentucky ...

The 2025 Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 3 and that means it's time to saddle up and start planning your Derby party. If you're not sure where to start, Louisville entertaining mavens Peggy Noe ...

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. But it's not just the race, often referred to as the most exciting two minutes in sports, that has everyone planning their ...

Chef Robert Lopez, who is overseeing the 2024 Kentucky Derby menu, will be serving thousands of pounds of food for the event. Here's what to know. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner has spent over a decade ...

There's rinsing and drying the mint leaves, mixing and heating the simple syrup, chilling the sterling silver julep cup — an endless amount of chores that will make anyone yell "give me my drink ...