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🏇 Get ready to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in the heart of the capitol! Downtown Frankfort, Inc. proudly presents the 2025 Derby Celebration, sponsored by @First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Frankfort (Broadway, St. Clair St. & Main St.)
🚂 Wave to the Derby Train! Experience the excitement as the Derby Train rolls through Downtown Frankfort on its way to Churchill Downs! Don’t miss this special moment celebrating a classic Derby tradition.
🎵 Live Bluegrass Music: Enjoy the sounds of Mash Grass, filling the streets with Derby spirit! (Band sponsored by the Frankfort, KY City Government)
🍳 Delicious Breakfast & Brunch: Savor the best morning bites from downtown’s amazing restaurants.
🍹 Signature Derby Cocktails: Sip on handcrafted Derby drinks that capture the excitement of the season!
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Fun: Enjoy interactive kids' activities for an unforgettable morning of entertainment hosted by Kentucky Historical Society Paul Sawyier Public Library and First Christian Church Frankfort!
🏁 The Infamous Triple Crown – Hosted by WalkBike Frankfort & Capital City Museum & Historic Sites: 🚴 Pedal for the Posies | 🏃 Bounce for the Roses | 🍬 Rebecca Ruth Bourbon Ball Challenge - Sign-ups coming soon!
Sponsored by Castle & Key Distillery, Whitehead-Hancock Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory, and Harrod Concrete & Stone
🛍 Shopping & Local Charm: Downtown Frankfort comes alive with Derby excitement! Stroll through our unique boutiques and charming shops, each offering a special shopping experience that blends local flavor with festive fun.
Don’t miss this chance to kick off Derby season in true Kentucky style!