Among the most popular units in the Pegasus Parade are the giant inflatable characters. As the oldest event on the Kentucky Derby Festival schedule, the Pegasus Parade draws an annual crowd of 250,000 spectators along the route, features over 100 units and is broadcast on the local NBC affiliate. The inflatable group that displays the most enthusiasm and spirit will take home an award.

As the oldest event on the Kentucky Derby Festival schedule, the Pegasus Parade draws an annual crowd of 250,000 spectators along the route, features over 100 units and is broadcast on the local NBC affiliate. Marching Bands of all sizes are selected based on the performance and quality of music, as well as the band’s overall presentation. The Pegasus® Parade is a top 15 parade in the country!

YOU MUST SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUR GROUP AND/OR A VIDEO.

DUE TO THE INCREASE IN SPECIALTY UNIT APPLICATIONS, THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PARADE NOR DOES PARTICIPATION IN PAST PEGASUS PARADES GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE FOR 2023.

Since the very beginning, floats have been a mainstay of the Pegasus Parade. As the oldest event on the Kentucky Derby Festival schedule, the Pegasus Parade draws an annual crowd of 250,000 spectators along the route, features over 100 units and is broadcast on the local NBC affiliate. Float units compete for awards from parade judges. Submit a self-built or commercial-built float.

Kentucky is the “Horse Capital of the World” and the Pegasus Parade is the perfect showcase for equestrian units. As the oldest event on the Kentucky Derby Festival schedule, the Pegasus Parade draws an annual crowd of 250,000 spectators along the route, features over 100 units and is broadcast on the local NBC affiliate.

PLEASE UPLOAD A SKETCH OF YOUR FLOAT WITH YOUR APPLICATION BELOW.

PLEASE SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUR INFLATABLE WITH YOUR APPLICATION BELOW OR LIST THE NAME OF THE INFLATABLE YOU HAVE SELECTED THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL.

PLEASE SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUR GROUP AND/OR A LINK TO AN ONLINE VIDEO BELOW.

(Only if you have not participated in the parade in the past 2 years.)

PLEASE SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUR GROUP AND/OR A LINK TO AN ONLINE VIDEO BELOW.

(Only if you have not participated in the parade in the past 2 years.)

PLEASE SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUR GROUP AND/OR A LINK TO AN ONLINE VIDEO BELOW.

(Only if you have not participated in the parade in the past 2 years.)

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PARADE OR THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT: ELEXUS BUIE, 502-572-3835 OR EBUIE@KDF.ORG.

Applications must be submitted no later than January 31, 2023, and completed in full to be considered for acceptance. Each unit must fund its transportation, accommodations and all other expenses while in Louisville, KY.

Application is not a guarantee of acceptance. Once approved, any change in a unit’s original application must be approved by the Kentucky Derby Festival. Failure to secure prior approval will result in the removal of the variance or the entire unit from the parade route. Participants are responsible for ensuring that the use of any theme does not violate the copyright, service mark, trademark or intellectual property of others.