The Kentucky Derby has long been a staple event for the rich and famous, who flock to historic Churchill Downs to catch a glimpse of the Run for the Roses.
This year is no exception.
Celebrities including the late Queen Elizabeth II. Former President Richard Nixon. Newscaster Katie Couric. Supermodel Kate Upton, Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, and numerous other celebrities from the worlds of film, sports, television, and music all attended the Kentucky Derby.
Before these celebrities step through the gates of Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, many attend the city's famous Derby eve festivities. In 2024, many celebrities will say yes to lace and wear red at the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala, Trifecta Gala and Unbridled Eve Derby Eve Gala, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. I'm planning on walking the carpet. Some of them are hosted by Louisville families and raise money for various charities.
New this year is a new “Race at the Races” party sponsored by Sports Illustrated. Sports Illustrated paid a large sum of money to Churchill Downs for exclusive naming rights to the new SI Club, which just opened in the racetrack's newly renovated $200 million paddock.
In 2024, Bruno Mars, Kid Rock, Tracy Morgan, Chris Tucker, Wynonna Judd, Jack Harlow, Aaron Rodgers, Tina Knowles, Emmitt Smith, Brooks Nader, Lisa Leslie, Alex・Many celebrities are scheduled to appear, including Cooper. , Alix Earle, Stephen Amell, Doug E. Fresh, John Schneider, Gina Torres, Paula Deen, Bonnie-Jill Laughlin, Randy Travis, Richie Sambora – the list goes on and on.
Don't have tickets to a fancy soiree? Don't worry! We have a team of reporters including Kirby Adams, Matthew Glowiecki, Kathryn Gregory, Amanda Hancock and Bailey Loosemore covering all the red carpet glamor. Watch live feeds of four of the biggest celebrity galas in Louisville the night before the Kentucky Derby.
Happy Derby!
8:33pm: Marc Martel arrives to bring a touch of royalty to Derby eve festivities
Singer Marc Martel, who provided the voice of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, said he was invited by Unbridled Eve to perform Queen songs on stage. It's his first time attending the Kentucky Derby, but he said if the event was a Queen song, it would be “I'm Going Slightly Mad.” “This week is going to be pretty tough.”
8:27pm: Kool & the Gang's Skip Martin: “Doing it for us”
Kool & the Gang's Skip Martin arrived at Unbridled Eve in a dazzling suit for his fourth Derby. He said not only does the fashion and friends he has made keep him coming back to events, but he also gets the chance to share the experience with his fans. Please follow me so they can take part in the derby today,” he said. “That's why I do it. I do it for us. It's not for me.” has a context menu paragraph
8:15pm: Singer-songwriter Major arrives at Unbridled Eve
Singer-songwriter Major arrived at the Unbridled Eve Gala ready to perform as one of the night's headliners.
“This is my first Derby. It's great. Unbridled is the way to go.”
8:05pm: Stars begin arriving on Unbridled Eve
Athletes, jockeys and other celebrities are starting to arrive at Unbridled Eve. Performances by members of Kansas, Bon Jovi and Naughty By Nature are scheduled to begin around 8:30 p.m.
