Kentucky Oaks

Longines Kentucky Oaks

Friday, April 30, 2027 | Gates Open: TBD | First Race: TBD

The Longines Kentucky Oaks, now celebrating its 153rd running, is America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies. Held each year the day before the Kentucky Derby, the Oaks offers a $1.5 million purse and awards the winner the iconic 'Lilies for the Fillies' garland. As one of the longest-running sporting events in U.S. history, the Oaks is steeped in tradition and meaning. Oaks Day is also a celebration of breast cancer awareness, with fans embracing the 'Pink Out' tradition by wearing shades of pink to honor this meaningful cause.

EVENT DAY DETAILS

KENTUCKY OAKS | FRIDAY, April 30

Gates Open: TBD| First Race: TBD

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EVENT DAY HIGHLIGHTS

Survivors Parade

• The Survivors Parade is a moving tradition that celebrates breast and ovarian cancer survivors and encourages those still fighting their cancer battle as they march on Churchill Downs’ historic racetrack prior to the running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks.

FASHION

If you are planning to attend the Kentucky Oaks, we encourage you to artfully incorporate the color pink into your wardrobe — from hats to handkerchiefs, suits to sundresses, sunglasses to stilettos! The focus on pink both honors the Oaks official flower, the stargazer lily, and celebrates Churchill Downs’ advocacy and fundraising efforts for women’s health issues. Consider showcasing your elegant and creative ensembles in the Kentucky Oaks Fashion Contest, for an opportunity to win a exciting prize package.

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking Information for the Kentucky Oaks 2027 will be available at a later time

ADA Parking

During Derby Week, onsite parking at Churchill Downs is available for pre-purchase as long as inventory is available. Parking within each reserved lot is first-come, first-served including ADA spaces.  If you do not have pre-purchased parking onsite, the Kentucky Exposition Center will have free parking with free accessible shuttles to the Black Lot outside of the Paddock Gate.

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