Later today the 149th running of The Kentucky Derby will take place with the run for the roses being scheduled for 6:57 this evening.
But you don't have to be in Kentucky to get in on the Derby fun. Events are lined up all over Northeast Ohio for Derby Day.
News 5 meteorologist Katie McGraw was live at Jack Thistledown Racino highlighting their celebrations for today's Derby Day.
Find more info on Thistledown's Derby Day celebration here.
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