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Kentucky Derby Party and Event Planning & Managing

The Kelly Way LLC is Your Local, Louisville Professional for Planning, Managing and Staffing Kentucky Derby Parties, Events and Rentals

Louisvillians know what "The First Saturday in May" means, and we know "Derby Fever" celebrations begin at least three weeks prior to Derby Day, with private parties as well as official Derby Festival events. Anyone planning a local Derby Party or event expects the professional party planner to understand all things "Derby", and to know how to plan and manage the perfect event.

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The Kelly Way LLC is your 5.0-Rated, locally preferred Louisville, KY Event Planner with the experience and passion for Kentucky Derby parties and events. We provide all the rentals and party favors you need to transform your home, office, venue (or even a neighborhood street or block) into Derby central. Of course, we can accommodate any details and features you would like applied to your Derby-themed party, but you can count on us also bringing our experience, ideas, best practices, fan favorites and Derby Event Rental inventory to your free consultation, quote and planning. 

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Our General Services for Kentucky Derby Party Planning & Events

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  • Derby Day Party (Limited to ONE on Derby Day, First-Come-First Served, Minimums to Be Discussed)

  • Corporate Derby Parties and Events (One Per Day Throughout Derby Festival)

  • Public, Municipal Derby Parties and Events

  • Derby Party Decor, Including a Rose Wall for Photos

  • Entertainment, Including Bands, DJs

  • A/V Screen, Projector and Speaker Rental for Race Viewing

  • Derby Event Staffing and Catering

  • Derby Themed Party Favors

  • Kentucky Derby Activities for Adults and Kids​​

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Free Quote for Planning for a Kentucky Derby Party or Event

The first and most exciting step of planning your Kentucky Derby party or event is Free! With your complementary consult, Casandra Kelly will bring experience and a rental inventory to listen to your ideas and needs, then provide your general plan and quote at no cost. Whether it's private, corporate or public, we have you covered for Derby decor, activities, entertainment, staffing, catering, rentals, party favors and even children's activities.​​

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All-Inclusive Kentucky Derby Day Party Planning & Management, Louisville, KY

Your Kentucky Derby Day Party Planning & Management package includes everything you need to host the perfect Derby party ... planned, delivered, managed and then cleaned up! The Derby Day Party is limited to ONE PER YEAR, First-Come-First-Served, with minimums and details to be discussed, depending on what you need, the venue, headcount, mix of adults and children, etc. Let's have the best Derby party outside of Churchill Downs!

 

  • Package Applies for Thurby & Oaks Day of Derby Week

  • Planning, Meeting, Walk-Throughs, Venue/Location Visit

  • Vendor Arrangements and Correspondance, Coordinating

  • Catering and Rentals Set-Up, Clean-Up

  • Official Racing Programs

  • Bartenders, Server Staffing, Other Staffing as Needed

  • Derby-Themed Decor, Floral Wall, Party Favors, Roses

  • Children's Activities & Entertainment with Staffing/Babysitting

  • Entertainment (band, DJ, quartets) and Derby Activities (pools)

  • Audio/Visuals as Needed for Live Race Viewing

  • More and Other as Needed for the Venue, Headcount, Including Photography, Photo Booth, etc.​​

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Derby Festival Party Planning and Management, Louisville, KY

Thunder, Air Show, Boat Race ... You Name It! Throw a fun, festive, Derby-themed party any time during The Kentucky Derby Festival, and also themed for any of the signature event days (limited to one per day, first-come-first-served), with all decor, activities and staffing planned, managed and cleaned up! Top-rated, local Louisville, KY Event Planner, The Kelly Way, is your experienced Derby Festival party professional for knowing what it's all about, and how to do it right. 

 

  • Planning, Meeting, Walk-Throughs, Venue/Location Visit

  • Vendor Arrangements and Correspondance, Coordinating

  • Catering and Rentals Set-Up, Clean-Up

  • Bartenders, Server Staffing, Other Staffing as Needed

  • Event-Themed or Derby-Themed Decor, Floral Wall, Party Favors

  • Children's Activities & Entertainment with Staffing/Babysitting

  • Entertainment (band, DJ, quartets) and Derby Activities (pools)

  • Audio/Visuals as Needed for Live Race Viewing

  • More and Other as Needed for the Venue, Headcount, Including Photography, Photo Booth, etc.

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