Fun and extravagant Kentucky Derby hats through the years

The 150th Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

The iconic American horse race will include 20 jockeys and their horses — all fighting for a spot in the winner's circle. 

Check out these stunning fashion displays in celebration of the Kentucky Derby! 

Ahead of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, one woman was seen wearing a pink-and-purple colored hat with feathers.  (LEANDRO LOZADA/AFP via Getty Images)

A man wears a festive gold horse hat ahead of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

A guest at Kentucky Derby No. 149 at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2023, wore a large red hat resembling a peony. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)

A guest at the 149th Kentucky Derby wears a large feathered hat while at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2023, in Louisville. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)

A guest wears a unique silver hat while attending the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023, in Louisville. (Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

A Kentucky Derby attendee wore a medium-sized blue hat with a prominent red flower during the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2022. (Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

An attendee wears a blue butterfly hat during the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Racetrack, May 6, 2023.  (LEANDRO LOZADA/AFP via Getty Images)

A guest attends Kentucky Derby 149 at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky, adorned with pretty pink peonies and long wispy, white florals. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)

Two attendees wearing large flower-like hats are seen during the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill