The Grand National Festival kicked off today, April 13, with ticket holders dressed to the nines in celebration.
The smash hit racing event is an annual affair, taking over the city's Aintree Racecourse for three consecutive days of horse-racing. It's a highlight on many people's social calendars, with festival-goers travelling to Aintree from far and wide in style.
This year, organisers The Jockey Club announced a major change by abandoning dress codes at all 15 of its racecourses. The move was made as part of efforts to make the event more accessible and comfortable for attendees.
