Louisville native and fashion designer Gunnar Deatherage (left), who competed on Project Runway, walks the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Jack Harlow on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, his wife Britainy and their children on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
*NSYNC's Joey Fatone on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Race car driver Jimmie Johnson and his wife Chandra on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Louisville native and fashion designer Gunnar Deatherage (left), who competed on Project Runway, walks the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- International and local celebrities hit the red carpet on Saturday at Kentucky Derby 148.
The Kentucky tradition is always a big draw for celebrities. Hometown favorites Jack Harlow and Eric Wood stepped out on Saturday for the race. Harlow gave the "Rider's Up" call before the race from the paddock.
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Country music stars Chase Rice and Jason Aldean made appearances, as well as celebrity chef Bobby Flay.
Many were excited to return to Louisville and Churchill Downs after the past two years amid the pandemic which had much smaller crowds. But it was also the first Derby for many, including Randall King, who traveled to Louisville from Nashville.
Louisville native and fashion designer Gunnar Deatherage (left), who competed on Project Runway, walks the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
NFL Atlanta Falcon's quarterback Desmond Ritter and his girlfriend Claire Cornett on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
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Officials hold the Kentucky Derby trophy on the red carpet at Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, his wife Britainy and their children on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
*NSYNC's Joey Fatone on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Race car driver Jimmie Johnson and his wife Chandra on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Louisville native and fashion designer Gunnar Deatherage (left), who competed on Project Runway, walks the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Jack Harlow on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
The Kentucky Derby trophy is escorted down the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
"Green Book" actor Nick Vallelonga on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Country music artists Randall King and Brittany Warthan on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Rexy (an unassociated Tyrannosaurus rex) on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Former professional basketball player Rick Frazier and his wife Joy, on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and wife Leah on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Louisville's own, Joey Wagner on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
NFL Atlanta Falcon's quarterback Desmond Ritter and his girlfriend Claire Cornett on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Rob Angel, creator of Pictionary, and his wife, on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Former NFL quarterback Jim Kelly on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
JD Shelburne and wife Amy Jo on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Film producer Joey McFarland on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Country music singer Jason Aldean and wife, Brittany, on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Rapper Jack Harlow on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Chef Jean Robert de Cavel on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Rock guitarist and singer Richie Sambora on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Singer Joan Osborne on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
WWE stars Bianca Belair and Montez Ford on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Schitt's Creek actress Jennifer Robertson on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Country music singer Brittany Spencer on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
Country music singer Chase Rice on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
WDRB's Frank Stamper shows off his legs on on the red carpet at Kentucky Derby 148 on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (WDRB photo)
