The “Spirit of America” is about to get a Blue-Grass transformation this weekend. With the Kentucky Derby just days away, Boston is ramping up for two full blown celebrations in Downtown and the North End! Join High Street Place or Ned Devine’s at Faneuil Hall for their annual Kentucky Derby celebrations!
Kentucky Derby Party at High Street Place
Boston’s largest LED screen will showcase the entire Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6! In addition to a prime viewing of the race, there will be plenty of festivities to celebrate at the second High Street Place Kentucky Derby Party. The Kentucky Derby Bugler from Boston Music Project welcomes guests to the turf carpet and will perform a festive set following the 2-minute adrenaline filled race!
Don’t forget to wear your most posh race day outfit as there will be contests and prizes for “best dressed,” “best couple,” and “best hat.” And make sure to snap a pic of your fabulous ensemble along the rose-filled wall! There will also be a variety of Derby themed games to bring out your own competitive spirit! There will also be a performance from talented music artist, Anna Daley Young! Tickets for the event are $50 and can be reserved via High Street Place.
When: Saturday, May 6, 2023; 4:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: High Street Place, 100 High Street, Boston, MA
‘Down and Derby’ fundraiser at Faneuil Hall
Ned Devine’s at Faneuil Hall will transform into a complete Kentucky Derby-fest! Join your fellow Bostonians to celebrate this beloved race and catch it on one of Ned Devine’s 10 flat-screen TVs! Make your grand entrance on the red-carpet and feast on complimentary hors d’oeuvres & dessert!
Ned Devine’s will also host a “best dressed” contest so get ready to dress to the nines! Enjoy a selection of Derby games at the elaborate bash featuring live performances from Louie Bello, a DJ, and trumpet players. Tickets for ‘Down and Derby’ are $65 and can be reserved online. The event doubles as a fundraiser for the Love Life Now Foundation, a global organization supporting and raising awareness on behalf of survivors of domestic violence.
When: Saturday, May 6, 2023; 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Where: Ned Devine’s, 1 Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA