Sights and sounds from the 2026 Kentucky Derby - ESPN

The 2026 Kentucky Derby, one of the biggest spectacles in all of sports, has finally arrived.

While horses and jockeys will be giving it their all in the race, the real action will be off the track. Celebrities and fans will be stepping out in style in and around Churchill Downs, with some of the most outrageous hats and outfits you'll ever see.

Here are the best sights and sounds from the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.