The 151st Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Party planning essentials for Kentucky Derby celebrations include Mint Julep glasses ...

Complete the party with traditional touches like big hats and mint juleps. Grab your fascinator, mix up an ice-cold julep and elevate your Kentucky Derby watch party with these 10 items.

When you think of jockey silks at the Kentucky Derby, you usually picture them on a rider atop of a horse. But this year, you could find a group of friends wearing them, wandering the infield.

Another drink option for a Kentucky Derby party is bourbon slush, especially refreshing if it’s a hot Derby Day. But warning, you need to make it in advance because it does need time to freeze.

Original price: $9.99 Alert all your guests to where the Kentucky Derby watch party is with this massive outdoor banner. The decorative 12-inch by 71-inch banner features horse racing imagery.