1pm / FREE
Colonel Boyd & Makers Mark present Brooklyn's premier Derby Party
THE 137TH KENTUCKY DERBY
Please join us for the 137th Running of the Kentucky Derby! As everyone knows, Derby Day is the fulcrum of the social year, and the unofficial opening day of summer.
Itinerary:
ALL DAY
Plates by URBAN RUSTIC
$6 Makers Mark Mint Juleps
1pm to 5pm
DJ stylings by Party Like It's 1999's Steven R. Reynolds in the front lounge. Hats available from Brooklyn milliner La China Loca.
3pm to 5pm
Square dancing led by David Harvey & NYC Barn Dance. No experience required: all dances taught on the spot!
5pm to 6pm
Call to the Post by bugler Ryan Resky leads to the main room.
The singing of My Old Kentucky Home by The Nouvellas.
Prizes for Best Formal Hat, Best Informal Hat and runners up, plus Sharp Dressed Man and runners up. Hosted by Michael Andrews Bespoke.
6pm
POST TIME -- and they're off!
7pm
Live Band Karaoke with Bunnie England and the New Originals on the big stage. Trophies awarded for Most Inspiring Performances.