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One of the largest parades in the country marched through the streets of downtown Louisville Sunday.
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Applications are now open to participate in the parade and must be returned by Friday, Feb. 13.
"Many of our ticketed events sell out quickly, so we encourage fans to make plans now and purchase tickets early to be part of the 2026 Festival celebration."
Whether it's the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs or upcoming PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, interest from around the world has fallen on Louisville.
Elementary students paraded around St. Francis of Assisi in costumes and creations they made, all with a Kentucky themed.
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.
The family-friendly event features marching bands, inflatable characters and floats.
We saw lighter rain move through the area Saturday with a batch of gusty showers setting up in southwestern and central Indiana. On Sunday those gusty showers will pop up in our communities in the wake of a cold front.
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: