LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Derby 151 brought dozens of celebrities from music, movies and sports to Louisville.

Many of them went to the track after a night of partying at big-name celebrations like the Barnstable Brown Gala and the Unbridled Eve Gala.

Saturday afternoon, they hit the red carpet at Churchill Downs before going inside to have some fun and place their bets.

The Kentucky tradition is always a big draw for celebrities.

The red carpet just ended at 2 p.m. This story will be updated with additional photos as they come in.

IMAGES | Celebrities grace the red carpet at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby 151

Silent auction raises money for charity 

The silent auction at Unbridled Eve Friday night received a lot of attention before the gala because of a package that included an autographed guitar from Taylor Swift and tickets to a future concert. Organizers had to clarify that they had no inside knowledge of when or if that tour might happen. The package brought in $7,700 for the charity. 

A guitar autographed by former Bon Jovi member Richie Sambora along with a personal lesson raised the most money at the auction. It brought in $30,000. 

A custom experience with Chicken Cock Whiskey brought in $7,400, a luxury escape to the Florida Keys raised $6,700, an Inside NFL Gameday with the Baltimore Ravens went for $4,000 and a signed Paul McCartney guitar sold for $5,050. 

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