Enjoy the Kentucky Derby less the cost of travel, admission, and expensive accommodations with the listed suggestions for a DIY Kentucky Derby party. Home Stretch
Invite friends and family over for a Kentucky Derby potluck party the afternoon of the races. Serve guests popular Derby drinks made with Kentucky bourbon, mint juleps, sweet tea, green Jell-O shots, and soft drinks. Green is the color of the Derby. Decorate with green tablecloths, paper plates, and plastic ware. Ask guests to wear elaborate Derby-worthy hats. Buy blue ribbons, play money, and miniature trophies from a party store. Award first, second, and third place ribbons for the hat competition. Provide guests with the handicap stats for the horses and take bets with real or play money. Watch Secritariat or other popular horse movie before the races begin. Track Side
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with a large crowd of racetrack fans at an offsite betting parlor, sports bar, or local casino. Or months before the race book discount travel and hotel accommodations in Las Vegas or Atlantic City for a weekend of gambling fun. Organize a Kentucky Derby fundraiser at your place of worship. Ask parishioners to donate stylish hats for a silent auction and sell raffle tickets for cash prizes.Sell lime sherbert parfait, alcohol-free mint juleps, and popular Derby eats. Donate the proceeds from the food, auction, and raffle to the church or other nonprofit organization.
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To create a DIY party blower for your celebration, you can use a paper towel roll, colored paper, tape, and scissors. Cut the paper towel roll in half and cover it with the colored paper. Secure the paper with tape. Cut strips of paper at one end of the roll to create the blowing effect. Your homemade party blower is ready to use!
To create a DIY party horn for your next celebration, you can use a paper towel roll or a piece of cardstock rolled into a cone shape. Decorate it with colorful paper or stickers, then attach a piece of string or ribbon to the narrow end to blow into. Add glitter or sequins for extra flair if desired.
DIY = Do It Yourself
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Party supplies are fairly easy to make and sometimes lots of fun. Try borrowing a book from your local library to find directions on how to do so. Or you can visit a web site such as youtube which you can watch diy videos.