ZOELLER PUMP COMPANY PEGASUS PARADE

The 2026 Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade brought thousands to Downtown Louisville as the beloved Kentucky Derby Festival tradition returned to Broadway for another year of family-friendly celebration. Featuring some of the nation’s finest marching bands, equestrian units, colorful floats, and larger-thanlife inflatable characters, the parade stretched 17 blocks through the city and celebrated the theme “Festival on the Move: A Year of Milestones, Memories and Movement!” Originally launched in 1956 on a modest $640 budget, the Pegasus Parade once again showcased the spirit, history, and community pride that have made it one of the Derby season’s best events.