Kentucky Derby events around Lexington, KY

How to celebrate the run for the roses in Lexington.

Statues of jockeys riding horses at Thoroughbred Park.

You don’t need to leave town to celebrate the greatest two minutes in sports. | Photo courtesy of @femibranded

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As Keeneland winds down, Lexington isn’t quite ready to rein in horse-racing season.

We’re taking inspiration from our neigh-bors, so grab your derby hats + explore our roundup Kentucky Derby events around town —

Friday, May 5

Saturday, May 6

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