Louisville is sure to be vibrant during the weekend of the Kentucky Derby. If you can’t (or don’t want to) make it down to Churchill Downs, and you’d rather celebrate the races elsewhere, check out our list of watch parties you can attend below:
Oaky Dokie Karaoke at Canary Club
May 2nd | 1247 S Shelby St | Free
Canary Club is hosting the 4th annual Oaky Dokie Karaoke night during Oaks Day, featuring drink specials andraces on the TV all day! End the evening with a night of karaoke, beginning after the final race ends. Canary Club | InstagramDerby City Gaming Oaks and Derby Watch Parties
May 2nd and 3rd | 4520 Poplar Level Rd | $75 – $600
Derby City Gaming on Poplar Level will be hosting some thrilling watch parties for the Oaks and Derby races! Derby City GamingDerby Club & Coterie at The Omni
May 2nd – 3rd | 400 S 2nd St | $99+
Head to the Omni for Woodford Reserve’s luxurious Club & Coterie experience. Watch the races on their suspended screen, enjoy the work of a professional mixologist, and dance the evening away. HKS ArchitectsKappa Derby Day Party
May 3rd | 1860 Mellwood Ave | $90+
Celebrate the Derby in style at the Kappa Derby Day Party in the Picasso Room at the Mellwood Arts Center. EventbriteKentucky Monthly Oaks Day Watch Party at Tempo by Hilton
May 2nd, 1-5PM | 710 E Jefferson St
Book a table at the High Stakes Rooftop Grill at Tempo by Hilton as they broadcast the Oaks Day races on their big screens! Kentucky MonthlyDerby Party at the Mellwood Tavern
May 3rd | 1801 Brownsboro Rd | Free
Come out to the Mellwood Tavern for a proper Derby Party, featuring live music and broadcasted footage of the races! Mellwood TavernDerby Watch Party at BJ’s in Oxmoor Center
May 2nd – 3rd | 7900 Shelbyville Rd | Free
If you’re in the St. Matthews area, head on over to BJ’s for food and drink specials, and watch the race on the restaurant’s 13 screens! Jennifer Schaefer | FacebookKentucky Derby at Keeneland
May 3rd | Keeneland | $10 – $40+
If you’ve found yourself in Lexington on Derby Day, there’s nothing to fear. You can make your way over to Keeneland for a celebration of the festivities. KeenelandParistown Derby Day Garden Party
May 3rd | 731 Brent Street | $20 – $30
Watch coverage of the races on the big screen beneath the Christy’s Garden pavilion, place your bets, and enjoy classic Derby cocktails. Paristown – Louisville, KY | FacebookAny bar with a TV
The fact is, if you’re in Louisville on Derby weekend, the whole city is going to be a party. You could stumble into any bar with a TV, and there would be a fairly certain chance that that spot has turned into a Derby watch party. Freepik
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