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Images of the Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade in Louisville, Ky. on April 28, 2024.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg released his official guest list for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.

This year, the mayor's guest list includes people from sports organizations, international companies and more. Each guest can bring a plus one.

“Our city shines during the Kentucky Derby and this unique event offers us an incredible opportunity to show the world Louisville is the best place to live, thrive and do business,” Greenberg said in a news release on Monday. “This year’s guest list includes global leaders in areas ranging from economic development to tourism, infrastructure and more, and we are hopeful their experience helps fuel a longstanding relationship with our city.”

Guest List

  • Mollie Marcoux Samaan, Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, one of the longest-running women's professional sports association.
  • Thomas Heatherwick, founder of Heatherwick Studio, an award-winning British design and architecture studio that has been working with Louisville Metro Government on the transformation of the Belvedere.
  • Peter McGuinness, CEO of Impossible Foods, a leader in meat-free products. 
  • Zack Malet, Senior Director of ESPN Business Development and Innovation.
  • Craig Kessler, COO of PGA of America.
  • Condrad Daniels, President of HIJI Supply Chain Solutions.
  • Didi Caldwell, President and CEO of Global Location Strategies, a company that offers data-driven reports to corporations.
  • Michael Kiely, President of Global Government Affairs for UPS.
  • Marc Bushala, CEO and Co-Founder of Heaven's Door Spirits, crafting American Whiskey and planning a distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky and brand center in NuLu in Louisville.

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