Louisville won’t be the only place to party for the annual Derby Day “Run for the Roses.”
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The Alphas of Atlanta will host its fourth annual Alpha Derby weekend celebration and fundraiser, complete with traditional mint juleps, elaborate hats, live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby, music and a jazz brunch.
The events, hosted by the eight metro Atlanta graduate chapters for of the black Greek-letter fraternity, will be held Friday through Sunday at the Georgia World Congress Center. Last year, more than 2,500 people attended the Derby party.
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It was the brainchild of Michael Jones, a Ferguson, Mo. native, who attended the Kentucky Derby several times.
Credit: Lauren Booker
Credit: Lauren Booker
“I said let’s take that experience from Louisville and bring it to Atlanta,” said Jones, who works in risk management for rental car company. “People having a good time, seersucker suits, hats and the fellowship. It was an experience.”
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“It doesn’t take a whole lot to convince Atlantans to dress up and have fun,” said co-founder Robert Cunningham. “It fits right into Atlanta culture.”
For tickets and information go the event's website.
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