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The official kentucky derby festival kickoff event on saturday, april, is expected to draw an estimated 650,000 spectators. You can purchase parking at the garage the day of thunder. See 4 photos and 1 tip from 50 visitors to thunder over louisville. Thunder officially kicks off the kentucky derby festival, which is basically two weeks of partying leading up to the kentucky derby held annually on the first saturday in may. Peter mahlock served as president and general manager and keith tozer was the head coach.
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