Kentucky Derby 2025: See the best hat, fascinator, fashion photos

Carson Grisham of Dallas, Texas in a Grandstand entrance at the 2025 Kentucky Derby May 3, 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. She said she's been coming to the Kentucky Derby as a kid and her mom maker her hat every year, including this giant red rose with draping string.

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A fan wears a festive hat ahead of the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby.

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Dave Tsimba wears a derby hat in the infield during the Kentucky Derby 2025.

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Kelly Flanagan of Tyler, Texas checked out the early morning Grandstand scene at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Carla Brooks of Texas wears her fascinator atop her poncho while at her first Derby for the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Stacy King showcases her Derby themed dress at the Kentucky Derby.

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Trackgoers at Churchill Downs during the 151th running of The Kentucky Derby, May 3, 2025

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Alisa Zanetti of Louisville made her own hat for under $30 and found her Derby dress at a yard sale. "I want to look like a million bucks without spending it," she said with a laugh. She's been attending the Derby since 1993. She was in the Paddock at the 2025 Kentucky Derby May 3, 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Skylar Jones of Tyler, Texas enjoyed her first Derby at the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 3, 2025

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Emily Lowery of Pittsburgh wore a large red hat with a red rose dress.

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Eric Ortega snaps a photo of his wife Shanda and daughter Isa for the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Kristen Tunno, of Pennsylvania, posed for a photo in front of the twin spires at Churchill Downs.

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Derby veteran Gail Russell of Louisville checked out the early morning Grandstand scene at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Al Flanagan of Tyler, Texas checked out the early morning Grandstand scene at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Trackgoers arrive at Churchill Downs.

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Trackgoers arrive at Churchill Downs during the 151st running of The Kentucky Derby.

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Trackgoers arrive at Churchill Downs during the 151st running of The Kentucky Derby.

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Trackgoers arrive at Churchill Downs.

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A fan flips through the program before the third race during the 151st Kentucky Derby.

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Rita Jones wears a Derby Hat during the Kentucky Derby.

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Tony Offutt stands in the infield during the Kentucky Derby.

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Kesha Johnson returned to her hometown of Louisville to attend the Kentucky Derby. Johnson currently lives in Maryland.

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Fans arrive ahead of the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby.

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Fans arrive ahead of the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby.

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Fans arrive ahead of the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby.

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Carson shows off another hat walking into the 151st Kentucky Derby.

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Hats were unique at the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky May 3, 2025

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Kevin Wayt of Sun Valley, Idaho, wore the stars and stripes at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Fans make there way through the gates during the 151st Kentucky Derby.

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A fan shows off his DIY Derby Jacket during the 151st Kentucky Derby.

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Race fans wore beautiful and bold hats and fascinators at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Race fans dressed in their finest attire at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Kentucky Derby 2025: See the best hats, fascinators, fashion at Churchill Downs