It s been more than a year since face masks have been required in public spaces to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. That means face coverings will be a mandatory accessory this year at Churchill Downs Racetrack during the week of the 147th Kentucky Derby.
There s no way around it Kentucky Derby Day, whether you spend it at the track or at an at-home party, is a long day in a face mask. But that doesn t mean you can t wear one with panache and keep it fairly hassle-free if you think it through ahead of time. There is a lot of taking it on and off when you are out socializing and that might be at Churchill Downs or a Derby party down your street, said Kate Welsh, co-owner of The Hat Girls, 136 St Matthews Ave. It s a small thing really, but if you are eating and drinking all day, there are some simple things you can do to make it less annoying.