Nominate Someone You Know

Nominations open Friday, Feb. 19

This year, participants for the Kentucky Oaks 136 Survivors Parade presented by Kroger will be nominated by the public and chosen by fans.  Beginning Feb. 19 and continuing through March 11, you can nominate a breast cancer survivor for the Survivors Parade by filling out the online nomination form here. Tell Oaks fans what inspires you about the survivor you are nominating, and share why your nominee should represent other survivors in this memorable part of the Oaks experience. Both female and male nominees are welcome, and you may nominate yourself.

Nomination information will be shared with Oaks fans online at www.KentuckyOaks.com and then fans will be allowed to vote on the 136 survivors who will participate in the Survivors Parade on April 30 at Churchill Downs.

Additionally, the chosen survivors will receive tickets for two (2) reserved seats to the Kentucky Oaks (Section 110) as well as a lunch sponsored by Churchill Downs and Levy Restaurants.  (Travel and hotel accommodations are not included.) 

Please note the following important dates and come back to nominate and vote for survivors!

Feb. 19
Survivors Parade Nominations Begin

March 11
Survivors Parade Nominations End

March 12
Voting Opens for Survivors Parade

March 26
Voting Ends for Survivors Parade

April 2 
Winners Announced at www.KentuckyOaks.com

What to Expect if You Participate in the Oaks 136 Survivors Parade

Parade preparation will begin at approximately 4 p.m. EDT with the parade itself commencing at approximately 5 p.m. as part of the Bravo telecast of pre-race activities.  The the entire procession will take approximately 1.5 hours from the time survivors assemble at the designated place until the parade itself has been completed. The parade route is a ¼- mile walk along the outer edge of Churchill Downs' dirt track, from the middle of the mile chute near the stable area around the track's signature first turn and up the homestretch in front of fans situation in the track's clubhouse area. 

After the parade, survivors will cross the dirt track onto the turf course for a group photo and then return to their seats to watch the Oaks race (you’ll have a great view!).  

During the parade, survivors will be walking on a dirt track, and we highly recommend wearing rain boots or protective shoes with flat soles.  High-heeled shoes are NOT recommended! 

The parade will take place rain or shine, and in the event of inclement weather, Churchill Downs will provide pink ponchos for participants.  The track does not permit umbrellas inside the racing facility on Kentucky Oaks and Derby Days.