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The PegasusŪ Parade is ranked among the
top 15 parades in the country by the
International Festival and Events
Association. Held each year on the Thursday
before the Kentucky Derby, the Pegasus
Parade, marches west on Broadway for 1.7
miles, and attracts crowds in excess of
275,000.
Highlights over the years have included
the appearances by John Wayne, Loretta Lynn,
Muhammad Ali, Diane Sawyer, William Shatner,
Chubby Checker and General Norman
Schwarzkopf.
The event has been broadcast live locally
on NBC affiliate WAVE TV 3 since 1982. The
local broadcast brings the Parade an
additional 200,000 viewers annually. The
broadcast is aired again on Derby Day.
Republic Bank Pegasus Parade Preview
Parade enthusiasts can also get up close &
personal with the floats and giant balloons
just days before the parade steps off. They
can sneak a peak during the Republic Bank
Parade Preview held the Tuesday before the
parade. A taste of the entire parade is
offered in this indoor carnival-like setting
for more than 10,000 parade fans.
Applying to the Republic Bank Derby
Festival Pegasus Parade
The Kentucky Derby Festival is now accepting
Specialty Unit applications for the 2009
Republic Bank Kentucky Derby Festival
PegasusŪ Parade, to take place on Thursday,
April 30, 2009. If your unit is considering
an appearance in a major event, you will
want to experience the excitement of one of
the world’s finest civic celebrations: The
Kentucky Derby Festival.
The Committee is looking for
organizations who will develop a unit which
adheres to the them; as well as a unit that
is exciting, entertaining, colorful,
imaginative and filled with enthusiasm.
Applications MUST be completed in full to be
considered for acceptance into the Pegasus
Parade, and MUST be submitted no later than
January 12th, 2009. Early applications get
first consideration.
To ensure your stay in Louisville is
enjoyable, parade participants are assigned
a host who will be available to answer any
questions. The Derby Festival utilizes
professional EMS services along the parade
route in case of medical emergencies. The
Louisville Water Company provides bottled
water for participants along the parade
route.
Thank you for your interest in the
Republic Bank Derby Festival Pegasus Parade!
If you have any questions or need additional
information to complete the application,
please call us at 1-800-928-FEST or
502-584-6383.
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