April 28, 2024. Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for SUNDAY’S Derby Festival activities.
Pumped For a Parade:
ZOELLER PUMP COMPANY KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL PEGASUS® PARADE. 3 PM. West on Broadway from Campbell to 9th streets. Annual parade that kicks off the Derby Week festivities, featuring colorful floats, marching bands, giant inflatables and equestrians. 2024 theme: “Celebrating Derby 150.” Bleacher tickets along route: FREE to the public courtesy of Churchill Downs. Sponsor: Zoeller Pump Company. Contributing Sponsors: Churchill Downs and Kentucky Venues. Official Health Care Provider: UofL Health. Official Hotel: The Galt House Hotel. Official Cookie Sponsor: Tiff’s Treats. Official Broadcast Partner: WAVE.
Mayor’s Derby Brunch:
Mayor’s Derby Brunch on the River. 11 AM – 1:30 PM Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. A festive brunch featuring a traditional Kentucky breakfast, music, live auction, and tours of the property including the Moremen Family Chapel. Tickets $120. Produced by Riverside, The Farnsley-Moreman Landing. For tickets or information, call (502) 935-6809 or Riverside-Landing.org.
Custom Cars
CUSTOM CAR SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY USO & INDIVIDUALS CAR CLUB. Noon – 5 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Featuring beautifully painted and detailed custom cars from all across the U.S. and Canada. Admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin. Sponsor: Kroger. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Gospel Artist & Choir Showcase
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GOSPELFESTSM presented by passport HEALTH plan BY MOLINA healthcare and Republic bank. 6 PM – 9 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Gospel Artist and Choir Showcase. Admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsors: Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare and Republic Bank. Media Sponsor: B96.5 FM.
Drone Show:
DRONE SHOW AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE. 9:30 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
The party continues at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville and the Chow Wagon:
Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the WaterfrontSM. Open Daily 11 AM – 11 PM, except Sunday Noon – 10 PM. Waterfront Park. ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring new nightly drone show, concerts, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides. Admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite. Pegasus Play-Ville Sponsor: Norton Children’s. Pegasus Play-Ville Contributing Sponsor: Holiday World Splashin’ Safari. Supporting Sponsor: Derby City Gaming Downtown.
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CHOW WAGON® Open Daily 11 AM – 11 PM, except Sunday noon – 10 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Outdoor food & live music venue. Happy Hour Weekdays 4 – 6 PM $4 beer at the Beer Garden. Admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite.
