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Saddle up at one of these local Kentucky Derby parties.
Off to the races! It’s the 150th year running of “the greatest two minutes in sports,” taking place Saturday, May 4. Get ready to giddy up to an array of Derby-themed extravaganzas and watch parties around town—just be sure to dress to impress (hey, big hats and bow ties!) and pony up on your winning (🤞) stallion. Here, where to horse around.
AVA Rooftop Bar
And they’re off…! Keep things swanky via classic Kentucky hot brown sammies, mint juleps and cornhole tourneys—NTM a cash prize for best Derby day duds. Ain’t no party like a rooftop day party! avarooftopbar.com
Dram & Draught
May the horseplay begin! Derby bets and mint julep drinks are the name of the game at Dram’s yearly watch party, starting across all seven locales at 3pm (so, plenty of time to get your pregame on!). Plus, be sure to put your best hat forward for the hat and outfit comp. @dramanddraught
Tap Yard
Gallop into the garden party of your dreams in your best themed ’fit and pony up (!) for the ultimate soiree showcasing mint juleps, good libations and a lineup of activities to ring in the biggest horse-racing event of the year. See ya at the Yard. @tapyardraleigh
The Willard
Sip pretty and get on your high horse as you stream the races while sipping a duo of specialty cocktails (think a strawberry mint juleps and a paper plane Tom Collins feat. Aperol) against the Raleigh
skyline. How ’Grammable—er, dapper! thewillardraleigh.com
JB Duke Hotel
On Derby day, we brunch! Take the drive to Bull City for JB Duke Hotel’s eighth annual Derby- and Mothers’ Day-inspired brunch feat. delish fare, a build-your-own mimosa station and an array of speakers. @jbdukehotel
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