Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo and more
You can celebrate the 143rd Kentucky Derby in the Willard Room of the Willard InterContinental Hotel (1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW) with an afternoon of Maker’s Mark mint juleps, an open beer and wine bar, a Southern-style buffet, a live jazz ensemble, casino-style games and a contest for the best derby bonnet and fanciest bow tie. The Bonnets & Bow Ties event takes place from 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets cost $99 per person. For reservations, call 202/942-7000.
