Join us for a Kentucky Derby Party at Eastern Wharf. Enjoy an afternoon of Mint Juleps, marvelous music, games and of course the annual Run For the Roses which will be broadcast on the the televisions at Squirrel's Pizza Eastern Wharf. The event will take place in the upper lawn of The Park at Eastern Wharf along Savannah's riverfront.
You can pre-order Derby Fascinators from Syd Nichole Flowers and Fashion for event-day pick-up, or sign up for their Derby Fascinator workshop on Thursday, May 2nd to make your own fashionable headwear! (https://sydnichole.com/.../kentucky-derby-fascinator...) The Friday session already sold out, so don't delay!
Dolette McDonald and The Derby Boys will make their inaugural appearance at Eastern Wharf for this event. This 5-piece jazzy super-group features many of Savannah's finest musicians including Jared Hall, Andrew Sovine, Jalen Reyes and Ryan Kelly. They're led by the incomparable DoLette McDonald who has performed or recorded with The Police, Talking Heads, Gang of Four, Laurie Anderson, Sting, Steve Winwood, Don Henley and more.
The event is free and open to the public. Mint juleps, a full bar and food will be available for purchase from Squirrel's and bar by fleeting. The Thompson mobile bar will also be offering Derby Pie from Stevedore Bakery.
In addition to Squirrel's seating, high top tables and barstools will be set up, and we'll have cornhole, bocce ball and other lawn games in the Park.
Start planning your outfit and picking your favorite horses ~ we can't wait to see everyone on the riverfront! Following the race, join us on site for the rooftop afterparty at Bar Julian.
Event Time: 4pm-7pm
Music: 4:30pm--6:30pm
Kentucky Derby: 6:45pm ( roughly)
After Party at Bar Julian: 7pm
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