Kentucky Derby Party at The Sporting Club

ON SATURDAY MAY 2ND, thouroughbred championship horse racing's 152nd 'Run for the Roses' at Churchill Downs is celebrating the opening jewel of the 2026 Triple Crown at The Sporting Club, Boston Omni Hotel Seaport as part of SC's 5th annual Kentucky Derby Party. BOSTON'S FASHION DERBY, hosted by Boston Man Magazine &amp; W+W, is New England's signature 'Derby Experience' embracing Kentuky Derby culture as a whole; culminating with "the most exciting two minutes in sports" - the 152nd running itself- honoring the tradition, history, past lore -and of course good 'ol Derby party rituals leading up to the race. From iconic 'Derby themed' libations &amp; culinary creations featuring Woodford Reserve, Leyenda 1925 Tequila, Moet Chandon; to various twists on classic bites from The Sporting Club kitchen -all indulged in enjopyment with the symphonic harmonies of The Elephant in the Room Band as the official soundtrack- 2026's Derby event is a guaranteed ticket all attendees will cash in on! THE FASHION DERBY SHOW itself will once again spotlight three curated collections handpicked by Wave + Woven celebrity stylist Amanda Vargus. showcasing 2026's most inspired 'Derby' trends! Each designer collection, walked and shown on Sporting Club's 'Runway for the Roses' every 90 minutes, is topped off (LITERALLY!) with a custom fascinator designed by Ellie Jian of Ellie Jian Milinery.

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Kentucky Derby Party at The Sporting Club