Although horses may be the stars of the Kentucky Derby, hats take center stage at the 151-year old horse race in the American ...

The fashion at Churchill Downs is, at times, just as impressive as the fastest horses in America, and the tradition of wearing eye-popping hats is only growing year after year. The Kentucky Derby ...

Make your own at home using an old hat or headband and whatever materials around ... Lewis Clark announced that roses were the official flower of the Kentucky Derby. In 1896, the tradition of draping ...

There's an age-old saying that goes "be a workhorse, not a show horse." At the Kentucky Derby, where thoroughbred horses come second to fashionable hats and dresses, you can be both. Although ...

Among the fashion traditions at the Kentucky Derby are the show-stopping hats and headpieces. What Are 'Hats' at the Kentucky Derby Called? One of the most popular 'hats' at the Kentucky Derby is ...

The official beverage of the Kentucky Derby, a mint julep is a must no matter where you’re watching the race. Juleps—cocktails made with mint, sugar, crushed ice, and a choice of bourbon or ...

The Kentucky Derby horse race is steeped in tradition and remains the longest-running sporting event in the United States.

Make your own at home using an old hat or headband and whatever ... that roses were the official flower of the Kentucky Derby. In 1896, the tradition of draping a blanket of 554 red roses on ...

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