April 29, 2023. Louisville, KY. This is the schedule for SUNDAY’S Derby Festival activities.
Preview of Pegasus:
PREVIEW OF NEW KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL PEGASUS INFLATABLE. 1 PM. North Campbell Street & Broadway. Get a sneak peek of the new Pegasus inflatable as she is unveiled and inflated before making her debut marching down Broadway at the Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade.
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. 2023 theme: “Celebrating Derby Traditions.” Bleacher tickets along route: $10. VIP Reserved Bleacher tickets in TV Zone: $35 (includes parking pass). Tickets available at KDF.org or call (502) 584-FEST. Sponsor: Zoeller Pump Company. Contributing Sponsor: Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. Official Health Care Provider: UofL Health. Official Hotel: The Galt House Hotel. Broadcast live on WAVE.
Uplifting Entertainment at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville:
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 Choir Showcase. Admission is free with a 2023 Pegasus Pin®. Sponsors: Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare and Republic Bank. Media Sponsor: B96.5 FM.
Brunching on the River:
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.
Sunday Funday on the Waterfront:
KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL SUNDAY FUNDAY DRAG SHOW BRUNCH. 1 – 3 PM. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Chow Wagon Music Stage. A Drag Show featuring some of Louisville’s finest entertainers. Admission is free with a 2023 Pegasus Pin®. Food and drinks available for purchase. $150 VIP Experience includes prime seating for a table of 6, $50 in food and drink tickets, and a special swag bag for each VIP guest. Produced by Louisville Pride Foundation (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 concerts with national talent, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides. Admission is free with a 2023 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Official Craft Beer: TEN20 Craft Brewery. Official Seltzer: High Noon. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite. Pegasus PlayVille Sponsor: Norton Children’s.
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 $3 beer at the Beer Garden. Admission is free with a 2023 Pegasus Pin®. (FOOD, DRINK AND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED). Sponsor: Kroger. Official Craft Beer: TEN20 Craft Brewery. Official Seltzer: High Noon. Music Stage Sponsor: Miller Lite.
