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Annual Kentucky Derby Party at Tavern on Rush

Soirée

TAVERN

DERBY DAY

SATURDAY MAY 2

FASHION SHOW • IN-HOUSE DJ • BEST DRESSED CONTEST

Tavern Derby Day Soiree featuring a 'best dressed' contest
Kentucky Derby party at Tavern on Rush Chicago with guests in festive attire and hats

ABOUT THE EVENT

A TAVERN ON RUSH TRADITION—WHERE THE PARTY IS JUST AS ICONIC AS THE RACE.

Celebrate Derby Day at Tavern on Rush with a high-energy afternoon of signature cocktails, a live DJ, a fashion show, and our annual best dressed competition. This is the only place to be for the Run for the Roses!

TIMELINE

ALL DAY:  CLASSIC DERBY COCKTAILS | PHOTO OPS & BACKDROPS | GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES 

  • DJ FROM 3-6PM

  • LIVE FASHION SHOW IN THE ATRIUM | 4PM

  • KENTUCKY DERBY MAIN EVENT | 5:56PM

  • BEST DRESSED CONTEST | POST-RACE

PLEASE NOTE:

We will not be taking reservations for the Derby Day Soirée or fashion show.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

DERBY EDITION

JOIN US AT 4PM IN THE ATRIUM FOR A LIVE FASHION SHOW FEATURING THREE LOCAL DESIGNERS AND THEIR TAKE ON DERBY STYLE

MEET THE DESIGNERS

Gold couture gown by Chicago luxury fashion house Kivanci

KIVANCI

Custom luxury suits designed by Dr Lucas

DR. LUCAS

Custom hand sewn yellow fringe suit set from designer Lauren Lein

LAUREN LEIN

VIEW OUR DERBY DAY DRINK FEATURES

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OUR SPONSORS

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1015 N RUSH ST | CHICAGO | 312.664.9600

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