{"id":8958,"date":"2026-04-19T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8958"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:17:29","slug":"derby-day-is-may-2-2026-horse-around-at-two-special-events-to-celebrate-derby-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/derby-day-is-may-2-2026-horse-around-at-two-special-events-to-celebrate-derby-day\/","title":{"rendered":"DERBY DAY IS MAY 2, 2026 HORSE AROUND AT TWO SPECIAL EVENTS TO CELEBRATE DERBY DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-4-Hands-Logo-Vert.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-4-Hands-Logo-Vert-963x1200.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-4-Hands-Logo-Vert-963x1200.png 963w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-4-Hands-Logo-Vert-514x640.png 514w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-4-Hands-Logo-Vert-768x957.png 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-4-Hands-Logo-Vert-1024x1276.png 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-4-Hands-Logo-Vert-600x748.png 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-4-Hands-Logo-Vert.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. Louis &#8212;&nbsp;<\/strong>Run for the roses right here in St.Louis at two exciting Kentucky Derby-themed events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>360 WESTPORT &#8211; SKYLINE STAKES SOIREE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab your fanciest hats and join Coco the mini horse for an elegant and exciting party at 360 Westport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The party takes place high over Westport Plaza at<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>the<strong>&nbsp;Skyline Stakes Soiree.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activities start at 1 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m. with music from DJ Peezy, prizes for best-dressed men and women, Derby-themed drinks and a photo session with adorable mini horse Coco who will be dressed in a wreath of roses for Derby Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General admission tickets ($95) include a two-hour buffet, hors d&#8217;oeuvres, dessert, a commemorative Mint Julep copper cup and and two complimentary drinks. Additional beverages are available for purchase. VIP tickets ($120) include everything plus an open bar and a whiskey and chocolate tasting experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tickets for the 21+ event are available at:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/posh.vip\/e\/kentucky-derby-skyline-stakes-soiree\">https:\/\/posh.vip\/e\/kentucky-derby-skyline-stakes-soiree<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-360-Logo-Vert.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-360-Logo-Vert-960x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-360-Logo-Vert-960x1200.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-360-Logo-Vert-512x640.jpg 512w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-360-Logo-Vert-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-360-Logo-Vert-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-360-Logo-Vert-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DERBY-360-Logo-Vert.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 HANDS + PEACEMAKER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saddle up to 4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood for the&nbsp;<strong>2nd Annual Derby Day,<\/strong>&nbsp;a bash full of big hats, bold drinks and beautiful oysters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed and Best Hat. 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