There are many after Derby parties this Saturday that will be sure to get some good press, but the first annual Night of Silk Derby Party [4] at the Galt House [5], will be the talk of Louisville for weeks to come.
Guests will have the chance to rub shoulders with a number of jockeys from the Oaks and the Derby and dance the night away to the band Simply Irresistible. With a portion of the proceeds from this party being donated to the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund [6], guests can feel good about dressing to the nines and having a good time for a great cause.
Some of the jockeys that will be attending the Night of Silk:
Rafael Bejarano, Gary Birzer, Pat Day, Javier Castellano, Victor Espinoza, Garret Gomez, Laffit Pincay, Jr., Joel Rosario, Mike Smith and John Valazquez.
Celebrities that will be attending:
Jim Norton from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno; Aaron Kromer, current offensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints; Donald Blanton, world-renowned Chanel makeup artist, and many more.
The party takes place Saturday, May 7th from 8PM-2AM EST at the Galt House Hotel in the Ballroom. Tickets can be purchased for $375 per individual and includes complimentary valet parking.
To purchase tickets call the Galt House at (800) 843-4258.