First Thursday Happy Hour is excited to host The 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Twin Cities Party Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 with all the pomp and circumstance of Churchill Downs.
This is the best party in Minneapolis or St. Paul, celebrating the pageantry with elegant hats, dresses, seersucker, and Mint Juleps… honoring the traditions established at the venerable Churchill Downs and the 152st running of the Kentucky Derby!
BEST DRESSED CONTEST
Over $600 in prizes to be given out for Our “Best Dressed” contest
- Best Dressed Lady – $200
- Best Dressed Gentleman – $200
- Best Hat – $200
DETAILS
Doors to the party open at 2:00pm. Look for a photographer to memorialize your best derby attire. Once inside, grab a classy mint julep from the bar to start the wild afternoon of party excellence, live music, roses, cigars, and Mint juleps made with Woodford Reserve the official bourbon of the 152st Kentucky Derby.
- Best dressed competition
- Live music from The Double Down Daredevils
- Multiple TV screens to watch the “Greatest 2 Minutes In Sports”
- Full bar service with Liquor, Beer, Wine and Champagne
- Southern fare food menu
- Photobooth
- And more…
TICKETS
Tickets for the 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Twin Cities Party Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 go on soon at Eventbrite.com.
Any questions please email [email protected]
