Can I bring an umbrella to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby?
Can you bring an umbrella to the Kentucky Oaks or Kentucky Derby? Here's everything you need to know about what's allowed inside Churchill Downs.
It's probably going to rain on Kentucky Oaks Day , held this year on May 1. But if you're headed to Churchill Downs ― don't pack an umbrella. Churchill Downs , 700 Central Ave.
, Louisville, Ky. , doesn't allow them inside the storied track where the Kentucky Oaks and Derby runs each year. In fact, there are quite a few things that track security won't let you bring through the gate.
Before heading to Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby Week, here's a quick primer on what items you can and cannot bring with you. Can I bring an umbrella to Churchill Downs? No.
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