Kentucky Derby's Pegasus Parade Is Shaking Things Up And Going On Tour

This year's Kentucky Derby Festival's Pegasus Parade won't be marching down Broadway this year, reported WAVE 3 News.

According to event organizers, the parade will be touring through "35 different neighborhoods, spanning more than 60 miles over two days."

The parade will also be held a lot earlier this year than normal. It will take place on April 10th and 11th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

There will be 2o units, mascots, floats, and local VIPs marching through the streets.

The theme of this year's event is "A Tribute to the Community."

KDF President and CEO Matt Gibson said, "Knowing that we cannot gather for our events this year, this is just one of the ways that our goal is coming to life to bring the festival to the community as a whole."

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer stated, "What gets us through challenges as a city, it's the backbone of who we are, it's the people, so to be able to take the parade into our neighborhoods and have people sitting on their front porches or out on the streets, waiving as the parade goes by, this will be a once in a lifetime experience that people will never forget."

For those that want to view the parade on TV, tune into WAVE 3 News on April 29th for a special airing.

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