502'sDay

502’sDay celebrates what makes Kentucky Derby Week special – the community!

502’SDAY

Tuesday, April 29th | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD
502'sDay returns, keeping the spotlight on what truly makes this city special – the community.

Grab your $5 General Admission ticket and join us in celebrating these essential pillars of our community.

EVENT DAY DETAILS

Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for dining rooms. See All-Inclusive dining options below. 

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EVENT DAY HIGHLIGHTS

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PARKING INFORMATION

For Derby Week events, excluding Dawn at the Downs, Kentucky Derby, and Kentucky Oaks, parking is available for purchase through Ticketmaster. Please note that onsite parking at Churchill Downs is extremely limited. As an alternative, parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center is included with your ticket for each individual Derby Week day. It is essential to pre-purchase any onsite parking before April 15th. Upon purchase, your parking pass will be mailed to the address on file via UPS prior to the event. Please be aware that no additional onsite parking will be sold after this date, as complimentary parking and shuttle services are provided at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Entry to your specific lot is unique and directions to your lot should be followed closely. These maps and directions can be found here:

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