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By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide to Horse Racing

Kentucky Derby Traditions

Friday March 6, 2009
There are many traditions associated with the Kentucky Derby from the garland of roses to mint juleps. Attending the Derby is more than just watching a race. It is being immersed in a culture that is undeniably unique. Women in fancy hats, celebrity appearances, dressing up (either fancy or fanatical,) sipping a mint julep, eating burgoo and their trademarked pie, going to the backside for morning workouts, or getting rowdy in the infield are all part of the Derby atmosphere at Churchill Downs.

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