Keith Kaiser learns about one of the slowest races during the Derby Season.
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The Kentucky Derby Festival's Great Balloon Race has been postponed to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park, where WDRB's "Bro Show" was out in full force for a day that sets the tone for an exciting time in Louisville.
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The Balloon Glow is held on the eve of the Great Balloon Race.
There is a LOT going on around our city this weekend, and we will see rounds of rain move through at different times. Read on to see when rain (and wind) might affect Kentucky Derby Festival events and your weekend plans:
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Three events are planned over two days: Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29.
The pilot with the closest marker gets the highest score.
Admission is free with a Pegasus Pin.
The Great Balloon Glimmer, at which hot air balloons stay on the ground, is set for tonight at 8:30 at the Waterfront.