2nd Annual Broomstick Pony Derby in Orlando, Florida

The 2nd Annual Broomstick Pony Derby takes place at Urban ReThink in Orlando, Florida on May 4, 2013 (aka Kentucky Derby Day). Event participants will compete in a series of .131- and .262-mile races astride their handmade broomstick ponies. The event is a fundraiser for Urban ReThink, a non-profit coworking space and creativity center.

The Broomstick Pony Derby is a day of .131- and .262-mile broomstick pony races and pageantry happening on the afternoon of Kentucky Derby Day at Urban ReThink in Downtown Orlando. Central Blvd will closed off from Eola Drive to Summerlin to accommodate a lineup of event festivities that include races, a broomstick pony parade, a raffle, people and ponies dancing in the street to music provided by DJ Si, vendors, and food and drink specials provided by Thornton Park area businesses.

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