The First Saturday in May

The First Saturday in May will mark the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby, also affectionately referred to as the 2014 Kentucky Derby. The first Saturday in May is a special day for sports fans all around the world. This is the day that the Kentucky Derby happens. For that day, the whole world puts down their distractions and focuses on the top horse racing event in the world. There is no other event like the Kentucky Derby and as the slogan mentions, it is indeed the most exciting 2 minutes in sports.

The first Saturday in May is a special tradition for those in the Louisville area. People from all around the world descend on Louisville and for that day, the town is the epicenter of media coverage. NBC sports broadcasts the Kentucky Derby internationally. NBC’s coverage of the Kentucky Derby is much like their coverage of the Olympic Games. It can be difficult to grasp the importance of the Kentucky Derby if you are not familiar with the event’s importance in American history.

If you have never watched the Kentucky Derby before, just spend 30 minutes on the first Saturday of May watching this event unfold. This cultural event brings out all different types of people for the common purpose of having a good time. Even if you can not make it to the Derby in person, Kentucky Derby parties are prevalent in North America. Look for a local Kentucky Derby party happening in your area or begin planning your own today.