Super Bowl-winning quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce were among the high-profile attendees at the Sports Illustrated Revel at the Races party, the newest celebrity-studded event on the Kentucky Derby eve calendar.
Kentucky Derby 2024: Aaron Rodgers, Travis Kelce Attend Star-Studded Party
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce were among the high-profile attendees at the Sports Illustrated Revel at the Races party, the newest celebrity-studded event on the Kentucky Derby eve calendar.
Held at The Ice House in downtown Louisville, the party featured a star-studded guest list that included former Rodgers teammates Davante Adams, A.J. Hawk, Jimmy Graham, and David Bakhtiari.
Rodgers, a fixture at the Kentucky Derby in recent years, was spotted enjoying the festivities alongside his former Green Bay Packers teammates. The quarterback has become a regular at Churchill Downs, attending the prestigious race several times in the past.
Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion, was also in attendance at the star-studded party. The Chiefs tight end was spotted in a VIP area shortly after midnight, watching the Chainsmokers perform the night before the Derby.
An exuberant Kelce was seen celebrating as he watched the action at the track Saturday. The NFL star said he won his first bet of the day.
"#KYDerby veteran @AaronRodgers12," the Derby wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Notably absent from this year's race was Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who's two-year ban was extended through 2024, making this the third straight Kentucky Derby a Baffert-trained horse did not compete.
Traditionally held on the first Saturday in May, the Derby marks the first leg of the Triple Crown. The 20-horse field featured only 3-year-olds running the 1¼-mile stampede for a chance to compete for a share of the $5 million purse.
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious and well-attended sporting events in the United States. The race attracts celebrities, athletes, and politicians from around the world. The Sports Illustrated Revel at the Races party has quickly become one of the most popular events on the Derby eve calendar.
The party offered guests a chance to enjoy live music, cocktails, and food while rubbing elbows with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The event was a huge success, and it is likely to become a permanent fixture on the Kentucky Derby eve calendar.
