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This year, the Kentucky Derby made its grand return after last year’s event was held without spectators, attracting over 51,000 attendees — an impressive figure for a sporting event in the U.S. since the pandemic began. While social media buzzed with excitement about the race, including praise for Alex Johnson’s accurate prediction of the winner, Medina Spirit, many were taken aback by the sight of numerous attendees not wearing masks.
The official attendance at this year’s Derby was reported at 51,838, significantly lower than the usual turnout of over 150,000 fans. Despite the presence of COVID-19 safety measures implemented by Churchill Downs, including temperature screenings and mask mandates, many attendees were seen without masks — either completely off or hanging loosely around their necks. According to the venue’s guidelines, guests were permitted to remove their masks only when seated or actively eating and drinking. However, children under five were exempt from wearing masks entirely.
During NBC’s live coverage of the event, numerous maskless individuals were spotted during Tori Kelly’s national anthem performance. A local news reporter highlighted the mix of compliance and disregard for the mask policy, stating, “We have been seeing a lot of people wear one, but we’ve also been seeing a lot of people not wearing a face covering.” Although Churchill Downs claimed to have a health and safety compliance team in place to enforce the rules, reports indicated that enforcement was lax, with staff merely holding signs to remind guests about the mask requirement.
The Associated Press noted that crowds were forming without proper social distancing, especially in lines for ATMs and food vendors. Meanwhile, The Lexington Herald-Leader observed that many attendees had their masks either on their chins or necks, with a noticeable absence of masks among others.
While the CDC recently stated that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks outdoors when alone or in small groups, they still recommend that everyone — regardless of vaccination status — wear masks in crowded outdoor settings.
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In summary, the Kentucky Derby saw an unexpected turnout of over 51,000 attendees, with many disregarding mask mandates despite the ongoing pandemic. While some precautions were in place, enforcement appeared inconsistent, leading to a significant number of maskless individuals in attendance.