The Kentucky Derby Festival is reminding everyone that Thunder is just the opening ceremony for all that KDF has to offer ahead of Derby 151.
The person selected will press the button to launch the Thunder Over Louisville fireworks display on Saturday, April 12.
The 2025 pin features the Festival’s Pegasus symbol and two shades of the official pink color.
Young women from Kentucky and southern Indiana who are full-time college students in at least their second year of school are encouraged to apply.
The Touring Parade includes almost 20 units to kick off the month-long celebration. The mini parade features loops through Chickasaw Park, Shawnee Park, Waterfront Park and Iroquois Park. It goes from noon to 4 p.m. on April 6.
The Kentucky Derby Festival unveiled the 2024 marathon medals Thursday.
JusticeFest gives students the opportunity to work on projects to address concerns in the city like food access, playground inclusiveness, mental health, digital divides and historical content from diverse communities.
The spirits producer, located at 528 W. Main Street, is the only place you can buy the pins until March.
All participants who finish the race will receive a commemorative medal. It's the first time all cyclists who finish will receive a medal.
The annual parade goes down Broadway in downtown Louisville as part of the Kentucky Derby Festival on April 28.