The dates are set for the busiest time in Louisville!There are always tons of big events leading up to the Kentucky Derby, like Thunder, miniMarathon and more. | Watch last year's fireworks in the player up top.Here's a quick look at the timeline for this year's events: (Click the pic to get more info on each event)The 2025 Kentucky Derby is on May 3.For a full list of all events ahead of the most exciting two minutes in sports, click here.