First Responders Day

First Responders Day | Friday, September 11 | Gates Open: 11:30 AM | First Race: 12:45 PM Churchill Downs is proud to celebrate the courage, commitment, and selfless service of our community’s first responders. We welcome all first responders and their families to a day at the races with our heartfelt gratitude. From firefighters and police officers to EMTs, paramedics, and emergency dispatchers, this day is dedicated to those who stand on the front lines to protect and serve our communities every day.

All Ages