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Today Sure, the Kentucky Derby is officially a horse race, but the event has stuff everyone can get excited about. We're talking cocktails, giant parades and hats. So many hats. We've pulled together the ultimate guide to the annual bash, whether you're a serious racehorse gambler or you just want to sip mint juleps in giant, floppy hat (hey, no judgment). 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Kentucky Derby Fun fact: Kentucky Derby festivities start weeks before race day, but the actual competition lasts only two minutes. The fuss is totally worth it. The Essential Derby Visitor's Guide Inside Tonight's Pegasus Parade A Brief History of the Mint Julep Search Related Topics:  the kentucky derby  the kentucky derby festival  top louisville attractions A Quick Guide to Betting the Horses Exacta? Trifecta? Superfecta? Yeah, we're confused, too. Here's your easy, 101 guide to betting on the horses this weekend, so you can at least sound like you know what you're talking about. Derby 101: How the Race Started Predictions: Who's Going to Win? The 10 Fastest Runnings of the Kentucky Derby Search Related Topics:  betting horse racing  parimutuel wagering  gambling Your Perfect Derby Day Party Mint juleps? Check. Floppy hats? Check. Chocolate walnut pie? Yeah, you're gonna need that, too. A Classic Mint Julep Recipe Kentucky Derby Chocolate Walnut Pie Run for the Roses Cocktail Recipe: A Julep Alternative Search Related Topics:  derby parties  kentucky derby  kentucky derby event DIY: Make This 5-Step Derby Hat Your response to every compliment you get while wearing this fabulous hat: "This old thing? I made it myself." Why Wear the Fancy Hats? 7 Outrageous Kentucky Derby Hats Derby Day Outfit Ideas Search Related Topics:  derby hats  kentucky derby fashion  derby parties Related Searches Kentucky Derby Picks Epsom Derby Festival Derby Party Hats News Letters Featured Articles Top 5 Moments from Craig Ferguson's How to Wear White Pants 10 Minutes to a Clean Bedroom 7 Famous Ninjas How to Teach Your Kids to Invest 10 Fresh Recipes for the Grill   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement