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The Kentucky Derby isn't just about horse racing; it showcases some of the biggest fashion moments of the year.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the extravaganza is also known for the vibrant, over-the-top styles that showcase outfits that are playful and impossible to ignore.
Here are some of the Kentucky Derby 2026 hats, suit jackets and dresses from attendees and celebrities.
A spectator looks on near the paddock ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Nicole Scherzinger attends the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson attends the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Fans attend the 152th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman attends the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2, 2026.
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Spectators walk through the infield ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Steve Wilson, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka attend the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman looks on ahead of the running of the 152th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A race fan wears a colorful jacket before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky.
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Sue Bird attends the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Kierra Frazier is a news editor for CBS News & Stations.
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