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Kentucky Derby Celebration Spots in Las Vegas and Goldbelly Home Delivery
May 3, 2024
Las Vegas, though miles away from Louisville, gears up for the Kentucky Derby with a range of special offerings. From viewing parties to themed cocktails, the city joins the celebration of the sesquicentennial Run for the Roses.
Chéri Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas presents a viewing party with Maker’s Mark mint juleps, DJ, and more, while Resorts World offers limited-time mint juleps at Eight Lounge and Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge. Juliet Cocktail Room at The Venetian hosts a party with an open sparkling wine and mint julep bar.
South Point presents a free viewing party in the Grand Ballroom, featuring betting windows and a hat contest. The Still Crafts, Drafts & Eats at The Mirage serves up mint juleps and whiskey sours.
Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill at Palace Station features mint juleps and whiskey sours too. Additionally, General Admission sports lounge and Wineaux at UnCommons offer discounts for teachers and nurses until May 10.
For Mahalo May, Zippy’s donates a portion of sales to various Vegas groups, with Kokua Pacs available for takeout. Broken Yolk Cafe celebrates May the Fourth with themed mimosas and activities. Fontainebleau launches its Sip & Savor series with a dinner featuring rare vintages from Promontory in Napa Valley. WaBa Grill opens its first Nevada restaurant in Henderson, offering healthy rice bowl options and more.
If you’re a resident of Kentucky, you can get ready for the Kentucky Derby with Goldbelly.
With the 150th Kentucky Derby just around the corner on May 4, Goldbelly has teamed up with the iconic event to ensure you’re all set for your viewing party. Offering party kits designed to cater to eight to 10 people, priced at $125, Goldbelly has your snacking needs covered. Upgrade options are available, including a party kit featuring Woodford Reserve Bourbon for $200. Hurry, as some kits are already selling out.
Each kit includes essentials like Woodford Reserve Mint Julep Cocktail Syrup, Kentucky Derby cocktail napkins, bourbon-smoked pecans, snack mix, cheese straws, and caramel-coated marshmallow Modjeskas — a signature Louisville candy. Plus, you’ll receive two commemorative Kentucky Derby glasses.
The Kentucky Derby holds significant historical importance, being the longest continually held sporting event in America since its inception in 1875. Known as the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” the race takes place annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
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