Former University of Louisville star quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will be returning to the Derby City in a major way in a couple of weeks.
The Kentucky Derby Festival announced on Monday afternoon that Bridgewater will serve as the Grand Marshal in the 60th annual Republic Bank Pegasus Parade.
His appointment as Grand Marshal centers on the parade’s theme “Best of Louisville” which officials say Bridgewater represents that.
“We are excited to have him back to participate in one of the biggest events in the city each year,” Mike Berry, Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO said in a statement.