Amazing Flowers at the Kentucky Derby
by Lorraine Cooper on April 30, 2018 at 2:19 pmOne of the things on my bucket list was to go to the Kentucky Derby, and I was lucky enough to get the opportunity last year. And boy, I was not disappointed!
As a floral designer, I have always been excited by the tradition of the Garland of Roses presented to the winner. I had no idea about all the other flowers before, during and after the race.
The minute I got off the plane in Kentucky and walked into the terminal, we were greeted with every ticket area decorated with red roses.
On the moving escalator, a huge floral arrangement of probably 150 red roses lined the walkway every 10-ft. I counted about 24 arrangements! The red roses continued at the car rental desk, and the lobby of our hotel had flowers everywhere. Read More