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The Kentucky Derby Festival’s Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade in Louisville is accepting applications for the 2027 parade, unveiling the theme Springtime in the Bluegrass.
The Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville announced the theme for the 2027 Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade and said applications will open Friday for groups seeking to participate in the annual event. The 2027 theme, Springtime in the Bluegrass, frames the parade’s planned look and presentation for the next festival cycle, according to WAVE.
The announcement was tied to the Pegasus Parade, a major public gathering associated with the Kentucky Derby Festival, which draws families and spectators to Louisville. The Pegasus Parade is branded with Zoeller Pump Company as part of the event’s sponsorship and naming.
WAVE reported that the festival is opening the application window on Friday, with prospective parade participants able to submit their information for consideration. The festival did not, in the available report, specify how many groups will be selected or outline additional eligibility requirements.
Organizers typically rely on participating groups to supply costumes, floats, walking units, and related displays, which can affect crowd planning, logistics, and on-site coordination for public events. Because parade participants often require review for safety and operational fit, an application opening can be an early step for groups to coordinate timelines and documentation ahead of any final approvals.
For Louisville residents, the announcement indicates another early planning milestone in the city’s spring calendar of festival programming. The theme announcement, in particular, can influence how groups plan artwork, themes, and materials in advance of the parade season.
More details on the application process, including where to apply and what information participants must provide, were not included in the portion of the report available. Organizers are expected to provide further instructions as the application period begins.
Interested groups will need to apply after applications open Friday, and the next update from festival organizers will be expected to cover selection outcomes or any additional requirements for participation in the 2027 Pegasus Parade.
