--- title: How Scottsdale is Celebrating the Kentucky Derby description: The Kentucky Derby is on May 4, 2024. Dust off your seersucker suit and get ready for a day at the races...sort of! 1700 miles from the Derby's home city of Louisville, Kentucky, the city of Scottsdale is hosting a variety of celebrations to put locals (and visitors!) in a festive mood. 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Dust off your seersucker suit and get ready for a day at the races...sort of! 1700 miles from the Derby's home city of Louisville, Kentucky, the city of Scottsdale is hosting a variety of celebrations to put locals (and visitors!) in a festive mood. Check out these great events!  ![joshua-woroniecki-8721cAYUiUI-unsplash](https://www.visitingscottsdale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/joshua-woroniecki-8721cAYUiUI-unsplash.jpg?width=6000&height=4000&name=joshua-woroniecki-8721cAYUiUI-unsplash.jpg) **[Kentucky Derby Party at Andaz Scottsdale:](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kentucky-derby-party-tickets-856232834457) **The Andaz Scottsdale invites you to join them on May 4, 2024 for Mint Juleps, traditional Derby treats, a full bar, a silent auction, a raffle, a cigar bar, and more! There will also be fun photo ops. Dress in your best Kentucky Derby fashion! [The Phoenician's 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Party:](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kentucky-derby-party-tickets-853303572957) Celebrate "the fastest two minutes in sports" in style on May 4, 2024 with Mowry & Cotton Porch and Dining Room at The Phoenician. There will be a variety of Southern-inspired cuisine, traditional Mint Juleps, contests, prizes, and a meet-and-greet with a special VIP guest! Be sure that you dress to impress- prizes will be awarded to the best dressed!  ![philippe-oursel-ykioooPo2qk-unsplash](https://www.visitingscottsdale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/philippe-oursel-ykioooPo2qk-unsplash.jpg?width=4261&height=2841&name=philippe-oursel-ykioooPo2qk-unsplash.jpg) [Kentucky Derby Lawn Party at the Fairmont:](https://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/events-scottsdale/kentucky-derby) Join the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess on May 6, 2024 for their Annual Kentucky Derby Lawn Party at Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak. Enjoy festive live music, food and drink, a photo booth, lawn games, and more! 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