8th Annual Kentucky Derby Twin Cities Party

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

718 N Washington Ave 3rd floor | Minneapolis, MN

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The longest-running party in Minneapolis celebrating the pomp & circumstance of elegant hats, dresses, seersucker, Mint Juleps, and more.
About this Event

Welcome to the 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Twin Cities Party!

Get ready for a day filled with fun, fashion, and horse racing excitement! Join us at our in-person event where you can enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and the thrill of watching the Kentucky Derby live.

The 7th Annual Kentucky Derby Twin Cities Party is hosted by First Thursday Happy Hour is the longest-running party celebrating elegant hats, dresses, seersucker, and of course, Mint Juleps.

Start your Derby Day adventure on the red carpet, and snap a photo against our chic step-and-repeat. Show off those elegant hats, dresses, and seersucker styles.


DERBY DAY EXPERIENCE

  • Best Dressed Contest
  • Live Psychic Readings, Ruth Lordan
  • Live betting available with sponsor Bettor Edge will keep the thrill alive!
  • Golf Simulator competition
  • Huge TV Screens


SIP & SAVOR

Enjoy complimentary food and a cash bar for wine, beer, and rail cocktails to keep the spirits high throughout the day!


DRESS TO IMPRESS: Embark on your Derby adventure beginning on the red carpet, where cameras flash and elegance reigns against our chic step-and-repeat. Show off those elegant hats, dresses, and seersucker styles—it’s a spectacle not to be missed.


WATCHING THE RACE

Watch the race on any one of the several massive projection TVs giving you the best visual experience of the race outside of Churchill Downs.


LOCATION:

Hosted at the exquisite North House Social Club, in the North Loop of Minneapolis, this is the perfect place to celebrate the Run For The Roses in style. We can't wait to welcome you to this beautiful hidden gem perfect to party in style.


TICKETS:

TBD. Sign up for the "Get Notified" ticket to be the first to know when they go on sale.

CLOTHING IDEAS

  1. Vineyard Vines - https://www.vineyardvines.com/category/kentucky-derby-shop/
  2. Shinesty - https://www.shinesty.com/collections/derby
  3. Amazon - search "Kentucky Derby Women" or "Kentucky Derby Men"


This is the Kentucky Derby celebration to rule them all. Nowhere else in the Twin Cities will you capture the allure and excitement of this splendid affair. See you there for a day full of pageantry, entertainment, and pure indulgence! 🎠



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718 N Washington Ave 3rd floor, 718 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, United States

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