What are facts about the Kentucky Derby?
The KY Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.It is an annual event.The track is 1.25 miles long.More than 150,000 people attend the Derby each year.The first Derby was held in 1875.Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.The traditional Kentucky Derby meal is Burgoo, a thick, meaty stew.The Derby actually begins two weeks before the race by a series of events leading up to Derby Day, beginning with Thunder over Louisville, which is an airshow and fireworks event.It is customary for both men and women to wear stylish, elegant hats to the Derby.