Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade

Join us as we celebrate breast and ovarian cancer survivors.

KENTUCKY OAKS SURVIVORS PARADE

Friday, May 2, 2025

The Survivors Parade is a moving tradition that celebrates breast and ovarian cancer survivors and encourages those still fighting their cancer battle as they march on Churchill Downs’ historic racetrack prior to the running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks. The 17th Survivors Parade will be presented on Friday, May 2, 2025, and will honor the 151 survivors and fighters who have been selected.

Registrations are now closed -- will re-open in February

To be notified when submissions will take place, please sign up HERE (link).

Charitable Donations

This event could not happen without the help of our charitable sponsors. If you or a loved one would like to make a donation, please visit the Norton Cancer Institute Survivors or donate to Horses and Hope of the Kentucky Cancer Program.

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