For only a few precious Fridays of the year, America’s most storied race track hosts a nighttime celebration they call “Downs After Dark.” Not only can race fans enjoy the excitement that is Thoroughbred racing under the twin spires, but also experience live entertainment in the paddock in a party atmosphere. This Friday marks the last big hurrah for summer night racing at Churchill Downs for the year, so if you’ve yet to make it out, you’ll want to seize the opportunity while you still can. To help make this decision easier, here are some scenes of what you’ve been missing.
