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Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May
by Gary B. Graves, The Associated Press
Posted Apr 25, 2021 1:42 pm EDT
Last Updated Apr 25, 2021 at 1:44 pm EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville.
And local officials and business owners are hopeful that translates into a better cash flow after the coronavirus pandemic upended the Derby’s schedule last year.
The Thunder Over Louisville air show and fireworks display that kicks off Derby activities resumed with resounding booms last weekend. Marathons and cycling races, conducted virtually last fall, went off live this weekend, along with thousands of yellow rubber ducks bobbing in the Ohio River in the “Ken-ducky” Derby.
Gary B. Graves
FILE - In this undated photo provided by Jessa Mayhew in April 2020, hat maker Kenzie Kapp models one of her fascinator designs for the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May 2021, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville. And local officials and business owners are hopeful it translates into better cash flow after the coronavirus pandemic upended the Derbyâs schedule the previous year. âIt definitely smells like Derby,â said business owner and Louisville native Kapp, whoâs relishing a boost in demand making masks to match her hats and fascinators. (Jessa Mayhew via AP)