I can't believe that May is finally here...time is just flying by! With the start of May it brought a highly anticipated event for my friends and I--the Kentucky Derby.
Although we did not get to attend the real derby, we got to attend the second largest derby party that is held outside the Kentucky Derby which just so happens to be here in Denver.
The event is put on Colorado State University and all proceeds to go to a scholarship fund to benefit under privileged college students, so not only not just for fun and games but it all goes towards a good cause! It was held at the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens and had amazing sponsors such as Ceren Vodka, Tommy Bahama Rum, Perrier Jouet champagne, Mumm Napa Valley, Coors/Blue Moon, and various Denver area restaurants who provided food. They also had TVs set up all around the gardens and in the tents so that everyone could watch the race when it was going on.
(Walking the red carpet with ladies: Cortney, Stephanie and Jill)
We started the day by attending a Pre-Party at a mansion in downtown that was completely empty inside so it was full of party goers.
(On the steps inside the mansion)
Once arriving at the event we got to walk a red carpet and were immediately handed a mint julep (the traditional drink of the Derby--which is gross by the way in my opinion) to kick things off right. Everyone who attended were decked out in head-to-toe derby attire, with fun dresses and over the top hats while the men were all well dressed in suits. It was definitely a target rich environment for good looking well dressed men. A few of the party goers chose to forgo the suits and dress as jockeys instead--it was totally fitting!
(Cortney's neighbor Brian and I...he rocked the striped suit and pink tie well)
(Loved this guys suit with the horse embroidered on sleeve. He also had a tie covered in race horses)
As you walked around the gardens there were different themed tents. The girls and I spent most of our time in the Mumm tent which was decorated in all shades of pink and served Brute Rose champagne and oysters. It was amazing! Also to keep the party going while we all waited for the race there were several stages set up with DJ's playing a variety of dance music. This was one event I can't wait to attend next year!
(outside the Mumm tent)
(Oyster bar care of Max's Gill and Grill...YUMMY!)
(hanging in the Mumm tent enjoying champagne and oysters)
(With the girls at the end of the night out on the town)
Looks like you had a blast. I am going to have to seriously consider attending this next year.
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