Kentucky Derby 2025: See the best hats, fascinators, fashion at Churchill Downs
Updated May 3, 2025, 5:12 p.m. ET

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.
Albert Cesare, Courier JournalKelly Flanagan of Tyler, Texas checked out the early morning Grandstand scene at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
Matt Stone/Courier JournalCarla Brooks of Texas wears her fascinator atop her poncho while at her first Derby for the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
Matt Stone, Courier JournalStacy 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
Frankie Steele, For Courier JournalAlisa 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
Jeff Faughender, Courier JournalEmily Lowery of Pittsburgh wore a large red hat with a red rose dress.
Matt Stone/Courier JournalEric 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.
Pat McDonogh, For Courier JournalDerby veteran Gail Russell of Louisville checked out the early morning Grandstand scene at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
Matt Stone/Courier JournalAl 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.
Frankie Steele, For Courier JournalA fan flips through the program before the third race during the 151st Kentucky Derby.
Taris Smith, For Courier JournalRita Jones wears a Derby Hat during the Kentucky Derby.
Albert Cesare, Courier JournalTony 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.
LEANDRO LOZADA, AFP Via Getty ImagesCarson shows off another hat walking into the 151st Kentucky Derby.
Taris Smith, For Courier JournalHats 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.
Jeff Faughender, Courier JournalFans make there way through the gates during the 151st Kentucky Derby.
Taris Smith, Courier JournalA 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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