The Grand National has made its much anticipated return today, April 13, and ticket holders are celebrating in style.
The annual racing event dominates Liverpool's Aintree Racecourse for three days each April, and it's a firm feature on many people's social calendars. It's just as known and loved for its fashion as it is the horse-racing.
This year, organisers The Jockey Club confirmed dress codes would no longer be in place at any of its 15 racecourses in a bid to make the day more comfortable, and more accessible. Despite this, many festival goers were still dressed to the nines.
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Photographers are on hand to capture all the glitz and glamour of the event, with stylish suits, vibrant dresses, and more in abundance at Aintree Racecourse. Ticket holders expressed their desire to don their glad-rags, regardless of the rule change.
Here are some of the most fashionable festival-goers spotted this Thursday, April 13.
The Grand National 2023 will take place from Thursday, April 13 until Saturday, April 15. ECHO reporters are at Aintree over the course of the festival to keep you updated on all the latest news from the event.
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