25.04.2012 - On Saturday, May 5th, the 138th Kentucky Derby will take place in Louisville, Kentucky. Millions will be watching this event on television and online. If you can’t make it to Churchill Downs May 5th, you can do the next best thing: host a Kentucky Derby party. If you like to bet the ponies, you can also place a bet online. Every year the best thoroughbreds in the world participate in the ‘run for the roses.’ In Louisville the partying during the two weeks before the Derby has been compared to Mardi Gras. In addition to the race there are steamboat races, fireworks, a hot air balloon race and several private parties.
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