There are several ties between UofL and the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home of the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports, is a mere 1.3 miles away from Grawemeyer Hall, after all. Arguably, the deepest tie is the music – the auditory traditions that evoke emotion and pageantry throughout the city on that first Saturday each May. Indeed, if an official soundtrack existed for the Kentucky Derby, the University of Louisville would appear several times in the credits. Take, for instance, the event's signature opening of "My Old Kentucky Home." The rendition is performed by our very own Marching Cards. It has been since 1936, in fact, when the group was first recognized as "The Official Band of the Kentucky Derby." The lyrics, meanwhile, are brought to life by the UofL Cardinal Singers. A few years ago, a Courier Journal columnist best described what this experience is like: "I've interviewed Kentuckians who haven't set foot in the state for 30
DeVante Parker hosts camp in Louisville for the first time Share Updated: 11:30 PM EDT Jul 10, 2021 Share Updated: 11:30 PM EDT Jul 10, 2021
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The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 11:30 PM EDT Jul 10, 2021 Louisville native DeVante Parker was in town on Saturday holding his first football camp in the city. Wind down some, sit back, enjoy and have fun with the kids. That s all that s it s about, Parker said. The former University of Louisville, Ballard High School and current Miami Dolphins wide receiver came back to his hometown before the start of the season. You know it feels good, haven t been back in a long time and just happy to be back, Parker said. I haven t been back in a while and, you know, it just feels great to give back to the community and I m just glad I could do this. What he could do was hold a free football camp for kids between eight and 14 years