MORRISTOWN — The 72nd running of Morristown Derby Days is set for this weekend.
The longstanding tradition consists of derby races, food and fun. The festivities begin on Friday. On Saturday, a breakfast starts off the day at 7 a.m. and fireworks close Derby Days at dusk.
Adults will have a derby race at 6 p.m. Friday night. Evening activities will also consist of a food vendors and other family-friendly activities. Following a Saturday morning breakfast at the American Legion, the annual P.O.G. 5-mile run/walk starts at 8:15 a.m. The parade — led by grand marshal Bob Wortman — kicks off at 11 a.m., and kids will race derby cars down the main hill in Morristown at the conclusion of the parade.
For more information, check out the Derby Days Facebook page.
An earlier version of this article had inaccurate information based on the event’s website.
