Kentucky Derby is a time for drinking, socializing, wagering and, we guess, horse racing.
Let’s face it, though, this event is really just an excuse for people to wear crazy hats in public.
Scroll down for a look at various celebrities who have gotten totally into this Kentucky Derby fashion tradition over the years…
Jennifer Tilly Hat
Jennifer Tilly is a veteran actress who deserves many props. Way to get into the Kentucky Derby spirit!
Johnny Weir Hait
Johnny Weir is a man who is unafraid to take some fashionable risks. We adore this hat he chose one year for the Kentucky Derby.
Rob Gronkowski at the Derby
It’s not really Rob Gronkowski’s hat that stands out in this photo of him and Tom Brady. But whatever. It has to be included.
Sarah Hyland Hat
Sarah Hyland stars on Modern Family. But she’s starring here at the Kentucky Derby in a very appropriate hat for the occasion.
Kendra Wilkinson Hat
Kendra Wilkinson is best known for taking her clothes off. But we like how she looks here with her hat on.
Star Jones Hat
Star Jones sort of sucks. But we like the hat she chose here at the Kentucky Derby!
Angela Bassett Hat
Angela Bassett knows her way around a hat, doesn’t she? The actress pulls this one off very well.
Lauren Conrad Hat
Lauren Conrad has also prided herself on her fashion sense. She went nice and classy with this Kentucky Derby hat.
Miranda Lambert Hat
Looking sharp, Miranda Lambert! The singer rocks an impressive Kentucky Derby hat in this photo.
Vanessa Lachey Hat
Lachey is now married to Vanessa Lachey. But she also likes to wear silly hats to the Derby!
Jessica Simpson Hat
Remember when Jessica Simpson was married to Nick Lachey? And when she wore this hat to the Derby? Well.. now you will!
Anna Nicole Smith Hat
Rest in peace, Anna Nicole Smith. Before she died, the troubled model had herself a blast at the Kentucky Derby.