| The Pegasus® 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, with Willard Scott of NBC’s “Today” show as master of ceremonies 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 enthusiast 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 Parade Preview held 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 Clown applications for the 2007
Republic Bank Kentucky Derby Festival
PegasusŪ Parade, to take place on Thursday,
May 3, 2007. Your application for
participation must be completed in full and
submitted along with a recent photo by April
1st, 2007. THE APPLICATION IS NOT A
GUARANTEE OF ACCEPTANCE. Each application
will be reviewed by committee to determine
eligibility. Applicants will be notified by
mail as to whether or not they have been
accepted.
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 2006 Kentucky 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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call. Again, this application is not a guarantee of acceptance. I look forward to working with you! |
