The Kentucky Derby Festival is hosting a Block Party this year and inviting everyone to attend the inaugural celebration!

This free event, debuting with the support of Churchill Downs and Humana and the Derby Festival’s Derby Equity Community Initiative (DECI), will be held on Saturday, April 16 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center.

Block Party is slated to become an annual tradition and will shine the spotlight on talent and resources throughout Louisville, specifically minority-owned businesses in West Louisville. Guests can enjoy cuisine from local food trucks, live entertainment, a shopping marketplace, wellness activations, a vendor fair, programming, and more. The day-long FREE event will last from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.