Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby (also known as "the most exciting two minutes in sports" by people who own one or more floppy hats) will return for the 145th year. Twenty horses with names like Omaha Beach, Maximum Security, and Long Range Toddy will gallop around Kentucky's Churchill Downs at full speed before an audience of drunk people in floral prints. If being there in person isn't an option, check out our complete Kentucky Derby calendar for all the ways to celebrate in Seattle, including W Bellevue's Derby Party and Re:Public's brunch and trip to Emerald Downs.