Catch the 150th Kentucky Derby in style at these Cincinnati-area watch parties

It's nearly here: The 150th Kentucky Derby is racing toward us this Saturday, May 4. Whether you've placed bets on this year's race or you're just looking for an excuse to spend time with friends, the Derby is on pretty much everyone's watchlist. You don't have to attend the race in person to experience all the excitement and fanfare surrounding Derby Day.

So, if your plans for the race this year don't include a visit to Churchill Downs, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the race here in the Cincinnati area. Grab your family, friends and your best hat and head to these Derby watch parties where you can immerse yourself in the fastest two minutes in sports.

Cincinnati-area Kentucky Derby watch parties

Queen City Derby Party, 5-10, Manor House, 7440 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason. Complementary open bar and cigars. DJ, professional photography and more. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Delta Gamma Lambda chapter and Delta Gamma Lambda Youth & Education Foundation. queencityderbyparty.com. SOLD OUT.

Fourth Annual Kentucky Derby Party, 4-9 p.m., The Farm, 239 Anderson Ferry Road, Delhi Township. Prepurchase only. $55. northbendyachtclub.org.

Cincinnati's Derby Celebration, May 3 and 4, 1:15 p.m., Belterra Park, 6301 Kellogg Road, Anderson Township. Seating options for the Kentucky Oaks & Derby. Buffet lunch on May 4 only. Pricing varies, $30-$200. 18-and-up only. belterrapark.boydgaming.com.

Run for the Roses, 3-8 p.m., Fuled Collective, 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and buffet-style plates. Cash Bar. Live music at 4 p.m. $30-75. fueledcollective.com .

Northern Kentucky Derby watch parties

Annual Derby Party, 11 a.m., Braxton Brewing Co., 27 W. Seventh St., Covington. Derby Day celebrations, beers, and cocktails. DJ and photo booth. Competitions for Best Dressed, Best Couple and Best Hat at 4 p.m. Facebook.com.

Derby Day Fundraiser , 3:30-7 p.m., Dinsmore Homestead Museum, 5656 Burlington Pike, Burlington. BBQ buffet, hat contests, silent auction, cash bar, house tours and live music. $65. dinsmorefarm.org.

2024 Kentucky Derby Watch Party, 10:30 a.m., Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence. Place bets, naked Karate Girls Concert, DJ, hat contest and more. $10. ticketmaster.com.

Run for the Roses, 4-8 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Live music, petting zoo and more. Family-friendly. Free. eventbrite.com.

Run For the Roses- Kentucky Derby Party , 5-8 p.m., Juniper's, 409 W. Sixth St., Covington. Traditional Kentucky Derby-style buffet and cocktails. Prizes for best hat and best dressed. Live music after event by Ricky Nye Inc. $60. eventbrite.com.

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