April 27, 2025. 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. 2025 theme: “Happy Derby: Pink Out Party!” Bleacher tickets along route: FREE to the public courtesy of Churchill Downs. Sponsor: Zoeller Pump Company. Contributing Sponsors: Churchill Downs, Kentucky Venues and Waystar. Official Health Care Provider: UofL Health. Official Hotel: The Galt House Hotel. 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, auctions, and tours of the historic property. Tickets: $125 per person; $950 for a table of 8. Produced by Riverside, The Farnsley-Moreman Landing. For tickets or information, call (502) 935-6809 or Riverside-Landing.org.
Custom Cars:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL CUSTOM CAR SHOWCASE AT KROGER’S FEST-A-VILLE. Noon – 5 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn. Enjoy beautifully painted and detailed custom cars from all over the United States and Canada. Presented by USO and Individuals Car Club. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsor: Kroger. Official Vehicle Wrap Partner: Digital EFX. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.)
Tea Time:
KENTUCKY DERBY AFTERNOON TEA PRESENTED BY NEW LEAF CLINC, RECLAIM RECOVERY AND CHOOSE HOPE. 1 – 3 PM. The Seelbach Hilton. English afternoon tea featuring hot and cold teas, tea sandwiches and savory bites and sweets with a Kentucky focus. Special appearance by Hall of Fame Jockey Pat Day. Derby attire encouraged. Proceeds benefit Louisville Recovery Community Connection. For tickets and more info, louisvillerecoveryconnection.org or call (502) 398-5258.
Gospel Artist & Choir Showcase:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL GOSPELFESTSM presented by passport BY MOLINA healthcare and Republic bank. 6 – 9 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Gospel Artist and Choir Showcase featuring Otis Kemp, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Jermaine Dolly and more performances. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsors: Passport by Molina Healthcare and Republic Bank. Contributing Sponsor: Park DuValle Community Health Centers. Media Sponsor: B96.5 FM.
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 concerts, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides. Admission is free with a 2025 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite. Pegasus Play-Ville Sponsor: Norton Children’s. Official After Party Sponsor: Dave & Buster’s. VIP Trailer Sponsor: Gustavo’s Mexican Grill. Official Safe Ride Home Partner: Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
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 2025 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite.
