Watch the two most anticipated minutes in sports mint julep in hand at the following Kentucky Derby events and parties in Atlanta.

Colony Square and Avalon Kentucky Derby

On Saturday, May 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Plaza transforms into a charming Kentucky Derby party spot. Enjoy live music, race betting, food, drinks, jumbo screen race display and photo opportunities. Adjust your fancy hats and bowties and dance to live music by Emerald City Empire. www.expereinceavalon.com | www.colonysquare.com

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Derby Day at The Hamilton

The Hamilton Alpharetta hosts a refined Kentucky Derby experience in the courtyard with live bluegrass music, passed appetizers and cocktails that feature the official Kentucky Derby bourbon, Woodford Reserve®. Yard games offer opportunities to interact with friends old and new over cornhole, giant Connect Four, giant Jenga and more. Come dressed to the nines for a chance to win Best Dressed Couple or Best Hat. www.awesomealpharetta.com | 770-777-1820

Shepherd Center Foundation Derby Day

Shepherd Center Foundation's annual Derby Day is proclaimed as "the largest attended and longest-running fundraising event in Shepherd Center history and Atlanta’s biggest Kentucky Derby-themed fundraising event," according to the organization. Seersucker suits, fancy hats, mint juleps, music, lawn and the Kentucky Derby broadcasted live to create an event to highlight on the spring events calendar for the Atlanta area. Derby Day with the Shepherd Center Foundation has raised $5 million for Shepherd Center’s Recreation Therapy Program since 1983. www.foundation.shepherd.org | 404-352-2020

The Southern Gentleman Derby Viewing Party

The Kentucky Derby viewing party at The Southern Gentleman offers opportunities to connect over the horse races. The annual party takes place on Saturday, May 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cheer on your favorite horses and follow the race on multiple display screens while tasting the Derby-inspired passed bites and libations. Win the Derby Day Hat contents and the Best Dressed competition by showing off your most eye-catching Derby look. www.southerngentleman.com | 404-939-9845

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Derby Party

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead hosts the Royal Coronation Derby Weekend party. The festive experience takes place on Saturday, May 6 with cocktail creations provided by Brassica and a watch party in the English Gardens. Expect refreshing mint julep cocktails, red roses and the best-dressed Derby outfit contest after the Run for Roses. www.brassicaatlanta.com | 404-995-7545