By: Julia Elbaba
May 2, 2026
The 2026 Kentucky Derby kicks off with early crowds and a wave of celebrity arrivals at Churchill Downs.
Fans and VIPs step onto the grounds in bold fashion, setting the scene as one of the year’s biggest sporting events gets underway.
Here are some of the standout looks and high‑profile names spotted at the first leg of this year’s Triple Crown.
See the looks HERE: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/triple-crown/celebrity-sightings-standout-fashion-highlight-2026-kentucky-derby/4395813/