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The Insider’s Guide to Derby Season Who better than our two event planning experts to fill us in on experiencing our city’s special season to the fullest? Here is their short list of can’t-miss events and destinations. BY MARCELLA KRAGEL AND INA MILLER
Ina Marcella Events is a full service event planning and creative consulting business co-owned by Ina Miller and Marcella Kragel. With shared backgrounds in the arts and non-profit management, and a mutual passion for community engagement, Ina and Marcella have developed a unique approach to event planning aimed at creating inspired one-of-a-kind events for their clients. Ina and Marcella have been friends for twenty years and each is married with three kids.
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hile the race may only last two minutes, all locals know that Derby is a full-on season. However, many of us have gotten stuck in a rut. In fact, we sometimes hear jaded locals say they avoid the track at all cost. So, to help you embrace the Derby and all the festivities that swirl around it, we thought it might be fun to think about Derby like a tourist. If only we could all just loosen up, get out of our comfort zone and rediscover the event that makes Louisville so darn special. No matter where you’re from, let’s all pretend to be a tourist and rediscover the magic of Derby Season from the food, to the parties, and all the track details in between. Here, we share some of our personal favorite events and experiences that help us rediscover the magic of Derby year after year after year.
