ACROSS KENTUCKY —Grab on to your fascinators because the Kentucky Derby is finally here! Attendees filled Churchill Downs today decked in their finest attire to see the who will be crowned the winner of the annual "Run for the Roses" race.
From a star-studded red carpet to the beautiful horses crossing the finish line, see photos of all the best moments from the 152nd Kentucky Derby below!
Fans stand under cover before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fans watch before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski walks the red carpet before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Garey Faulkner wears a hat before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
People wear hats before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Actor Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka at the Red Carpet prior to the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 2, 2026. (By: Kate Benic/UPI/Shutterstock)
Churchill Downs bulgier plays the Call to Post for the third race as fans wait for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (By: John Sommers II/UPI/Shutterstock)
Race fans show off their best derby attire as they wait for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (By: John Sommers II/UPI/Shutterstock)
Jockeys Tyler Gaffalione and R Disaster to the finish line for the win in the fourth race before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (By: John Sommers II/UPI/Shutterstock)
Susan Tedeschi of the Tedeschi Trucks Band sings the National Anthem at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. (By: Pat Benic/UPI/Shutterstock)
Grooms lead their hors to the paddock before the third race as race fans wait for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (By: John Sommers II/UPI/Shutterstock)
Jockey Jose Ortiz aboard Golden Tempo celebrates after winning the 152nd running of the Kentucky at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (By: John Sommers II/UPI/Shutterstock)
Jockey Jose L. Ortiz celebrates after riding Golden Tempo (19) to victory the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)