IMAGES | Party begins! Infield crowd at Churchill Downs ready for Kentucky Derby 150
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The most colorful characters aren't in the grandstands and suites. If you want the real flavor of Derby, head to the infield!
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The self-proclaimed King of the Infield at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
The self-proclaimed Mayor of the Infield at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
Crowds arrive in colorful outfits to set up their spot in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
WDRB Photojournalist Eric Edwards with Keith Kaiser in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024
WDRB photojournalist Eric Edwards with Keith Kaiser in the Infield of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. before Kentucky Derby 150. (WDRB Image) May 4, 2024.
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