11th Annual Royale Derby Party
Press your seersucker, dirty your bucks, and box your fedora: Derby time is barreling down upon us!It is time to cheer on the ponies at the 11th Annual Royale Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday May 7th. We have a hat contest for both the ladies and the gents. Proper Derby dress code will be enforced.Music will be provided by the big band sounds of the Gaslight Squares.Mint Juleps and featured cocktails will be available at an additional satellite bar in order to keep the cheer flowing.A limited number of advance $12 tickets(6 per person) are available now.The party starts at 2pm with the music starting at 2:30. Post time at 5:24 and the music will continue until 8:00.The HAT + STYLE CONTEST is set to start after the winner of the Derby is announced; around 5:30 p.m.CATEGORIES, PRIZES, AND AWESOME JUDGES (see below)You must SIGN UP if you want to be in the contest. Look for the fancy sign-up sheets, once you arrive Saturday, either out on the patio or indoors in case of rain.2016 HAT CONTEST CATEGORIES (one per person please):Churchill Downs– best LADIES hat & ensembleTriple Crown –best GENTS hat & ensembleDerby Duo –best stylin’ COUPLES hats & ensembleColt and Filly –best GIRL’S and BOY’S ensembleThe Mint Julep–special recognition award for best dressed ROYALE STAFF person!CONTEST PRIZES GENEROUSLY DONATED BY:Retro 101 / Cherry Bomb VintageLevine Hat CompanyThe Vintage HaberdasheryBrooks Brothers-and other great local STL shops!