Spend the whole day Derby-ing at Denver Union Station, which is celebrating the race from brunch through dinner. Eastern), but several Colorado bars and restaurants are hosting all-day parties on May 7. But perhaps more important than its longevity, the Derby has become a big social event in the South, with long-standing traditions ranging from food to fashion.Įven if you can’t make a trip to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, to see “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” in person, you can still celebrate here in Colorado.
With its mint juleps and elaborate hats, the Kentucky Derby horse race is a good excuse to get together with friends each spring, even if you’re completely uninterested in sports.įounded in 1875, the Derby is the longest-running sporting event in the country (it was held even during COVID).
